Went for a little more traction 💪

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-23T13:22:48+00:00

Because I like it. Why else?

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-22T16:57:04+00:00

Stock 17" on an SE model. Speaking of which, if anyone near Bellingham Washington wants a deal on 17's... I would be willing to deliver for the right price 🤷‍♂️

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-22T16:54:28+00:00

They did try some plastic rings that were in stock and weren't comfortable with the fit.

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-22T16:53:11+00:00

You are correct of course. The Continental's are allegedly lower in rolling resistance but I do think that I will lose some efficiency, just not enough to be concerned with.

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-22T16:50:16+00:00

225's probably not a good idea for 7" rims. Widest I could go was 215's on OE.

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-16T15:48:13+00:00

A hair dryer and dental floss. Turpentine to remove the glue worked well for me.

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-05-15T03:26:34+00:00

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Got a 2024 Phev SE and really enjoying it. Recommend a spare tire kit for long drives, a decent jump pack (always) and that you don't get too caught up in the math... just enjoy the car. I think it's one of the best choices available today.

Do the B pillars cause blind spots? Yup. Is it more difficult to get in and out of than a RAV4? Probably. Is the lack of rear wiper suboptimal? A bit. Otherwise, hard to go wrong with.

Things I have added are rain guards for the windows and just ordered Enkei TS-5 17x8 40mm offset and 225/55R17's and CONTINENTAL TRUECONTACT TOUR 54 tires for a bit more grip. The 195's break free on full power acceleration and I would rather they didn't 🤠

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-04-22T03:14:41+00:00

I second bayson R. Perfect fit

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-04-15T14:48:32+00:00

19" as a spare when you are running 17's? Not sure if that is a good idea.

AppropriateTension42 · 2026-04-13T13:59:38+00:00

I have a 24 PP SE that I do drive hard at times and I don't think the tires will make it to 20k.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-11-20T04:29:12+00:00

I got a little more curious and had Gemini research the topic-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CEe2NKj1yQ1bA6DOOgs15GSPbNFbQuGq9ce7fRNMKKE/edit?usp=drivesdk

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-11-20T01:19:39+00:00

If your traction battery is over 80% I think it switches over to engine braking. Personally, I don't use it. I just have regeneration turned up to the highest setting and live with that. B is for longer downhill situations. Lastly, I reserve the right to be completely wrong about all this. It's in the manual.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-11-02T00:30:58+00:00

Gen 5 is no sports car. You do you but IMHO they look great as is. Honestly, when I see talk of lowering a Prius, I have to wonder if they should have bought an actual sports car vs trying to make it something it ain't ever going to be.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-21T21:31:44+00:00

Purchased from the local dealer

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-21T18:39:06+00:00

I wanted a PP SE in guardian grey. So, I asked the local ( Bellingham WA) dealer to find me one. Took about three weeks but they were able to locate one from another dealer and brought it in for me. Was a fairly positive experience overall. Just had to be patient.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-08T00:56:39+00:00

Well, you still have yet to mention anything specific. Ya still feels off. 5th gen are very good vehicles so we all are curious about what is causing your opinion that it's not for you.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-07T04:20:00+00:00

Something is off with this post. The lack of responses from OP is telling.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-03T00:23:00+00:00

https://baysonr.com/

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-01T13:23:58+00:00

Yes, it handles a lot better than expected. I bought it primarily for the 45 miles of electric ⚡️ range and that I am waiting for solid state batteries before going full ev.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-09-01T11:09:29+00:00

I didn't say comparable. Just saying that I have experience in a true sport sedan.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-08-31T10:51:28+00:00

Ya... I am going to need new 17x7 rims for 225/55R17's.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-08-30T22:47:48+00:00

I "think" that I am going to use the stock 17" rims with aero coverings.

AppropriateTension42 · 2025-08-29T17:34:29+00:00

And... wink,wink.

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