margaret4077
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I have a 2003 Toyota Prius. I recently moved to a very windy state and, driving on the highways, my car really "pulls" hard, to the point that I'm actually afraid to drive it above 65. The alignment and power steering are fine. I've had then checked. The problem only results at somewhat high speeds with high winds. I'm taking a long roadtrip this summer and need to solve this problem. Can anybody give me a simple solution to this wind drift? I have a self-installed rack on the car, so could that somehow be part of the problem, in terms of uneven distribution of weight? It never seemed to be a problem in the last state.
The tires are brand new. So, just to confirm, I need to go to my local Firestone and ask for "0.05 Degrees of toe IN each side, for a total of 0.10 Degrees" ? And this applies to any Prius, no matter the year?
Also, could you recommend a reputable national dealer outside of Toyota who knows what they're doing when servicing Prius'? I can't afford Toyota service prices and Firestone people at several shops have proved less than knowledgeable about the car. Thank you so much for your help with all my questions.
The tires are brand new. So, just to confirm, I need to go to my local Firestone and ask for "0.05 Degrees of toe IN each side, for a total of 0.10 Degrees" ? And this applies to any Prius, no matter the year?
Also, could you recommend a reputable national dealer outside of Toyota who knows what they're doing when servicing Prius'? I can't afford Toyota service prices and Firestone people at several shops have proved less than knowledgeable about the car. Thank you so much for your help with all my questions.