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06-02-2009, 10:29 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Friends: 0 |  17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 I have money down on a 2010 prius IV with solar roof. I want to upgrade to 17" wheels with new tires similar to what is on the series V. The dealer suggested I do it on my own which would be much less expensive. How will this change affect gas mileage? Any ideas where I should get it done? I live in the East Valley. I will also have four new 15" tires and wheels for sale that fit a 2010. Any interest? Mark H. |
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06-02-2009, 10:33 PM
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| Prius Enthusiast  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY
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Friends: 9 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 It has been mentioned the 17" wheels on the Prius V would reduce a persons fuel economy by about 3 MPG. |
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06-04-2009, 01:29 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 Quote:
I also would recommend going aftermarket or ordering the car with the factory wheels already on the vehicle. Do not do dealer installed. The cost through parts and service is way too much. | |
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06-04-2009, 03:50 PM
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Friends: 5 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires I bet those alloy tires ride rough, but do they get good mileage?  |
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06-04-2009, 05:28 PM
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Friends: 18 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 Like mentioned the 17"s cost 2-3 mpg. I rode in the back seat of a 17" version and the ride was slightly harsher compared to a 15" version. When going aftermarket, look for low rolling resistance tires to help minimize the MPG hit of the larger rims. |
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06-04-2009, 05:42 PM
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Friends: 9 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 Quote:
No, it is true what I said. It would further reduce the MPG's if they put the solar roof option on the V with the 17's... I'd have taken the further hit, but it just wasn't meant to be... | |
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06-04-2009, 07:13 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 Im just going with what Toyota addressed at the launch of the 2010 Prius since this very question came up. |
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06-04-2009, 08:04 PM
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Friends: 9 | Re: 17" alloy wheels and tires for 2010 Quote:
Ok let's make sure we are on the same page lol... We both agree that they didn't add the solar roof to the V with the 17's because it would reduce MPG. But are you disagreeing that the 17's alone on the V reduce the MPG 2-3mpg? If you are, they have said that that is a fact. | |
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