#DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIUS 1 2 3 4 FULL SIZE#

Bigger isn't always better and finding the right tire for your needs is paramount. The MAXIMUM tire size DOES NOT mean this is what we RECOMMEND. However if you do choose to change tires, on average, add 2' diameter to the OEM tire size for the MAXIMUM that will fit after the lift is installed. There is no need to change your tire size and type as the lift is designed to work with your factory tires. We will not compromise these things in order to gain a little more height. We have tried lift heights ranging from 1' to 3' and 1.5' really is the happy median for all of these things. While also keeping it subtle and tasteful.

The goal is to get the most amount of useable lift without sacrificing reliability, handling characteristics, ride, or safety.

#DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIUS 1 2 3 4 FULL SIZE#

A 1.5' lift on a Prius is comparable to a 3'+ lift on a modern full size pickup. Typically when you think of lifted vehicles you think of trucks and SUVs that START with 8+ inches of ground clearance. It might not sound like much, but 1.5' makes a HUGE difference in drivability both on and off road. This tends to give the most 'bang for the buck' in regards to ride height, ride quality, and overall safety and longevity of all steering, suspension, and drivetrain components. So we stepped it down again and found the sweet spot right at 1.5'. So we went back to the drawing board and stepped it down to 2' and were still unhappy with the angles and strain placed on the components. This also provided a harsher ride which greatly detracted from the daily comfort of the Prius. demonstrated excessive stress making them subject to premature failure. The ball joints, tie rods, CV axles, etc. When we first set out to design a lift for the Prius we aimed for 2.5' of lift, and we quickly found out that the suspension, steering, and drivetrain components were all stressed well beyond factory tolerances. There is no benefit to going bigger than 1.5' of lift. Over a certain diameter, the tire will contact the strut, regardless of how tall of a lift you install. The limiting factor in how big of a tire you can fit is the lower spring retainer on the front struts. Let me tell you why: Contrary to popular belief, a bigger lift will not allow you to fit a bigger tire (within reason).

Difference between prius 1 2 3 4