Plastic Wheel Rings

OrlandoGuy · 05-16-2008, 12:55 PM

Does anyone know of a reason to keep the plastic wheel rings on? Do the offer some type or aerodynamics? Protection of the valve stem? Anything useful?

The wheels look great without them and unless there is a reason to use them, I have a shelf that needs something on it to collect dust.

Gilbert · 05-16-2008, 01:10 PM

its just to protect the rims from scratches. i have mine off, and the other day i got too close to the sidewalk when getting out of the parking spot, and it scratched it alittle

dogfriend · 05-16-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy

Anything useful?

They generate a homing signal that aliens use to track the Prius.

That is the only logical explanation for them.

OrlandoGuy · 05-16-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dogfriend

They generate a homing signal that aliens use to track the Prius.

That is the only logical explanation for them.

Oh My!!!! Good thing I took them off...I already was driving around with tin foil wrapped around my head to keep them off track

bac · 05-16-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy

Does anyone know of a reason to keep the plastic wheel rings on? Do the offer some type or aerodynamics? Protection of the valve stem? Anything useful?

The wheels look great without them and unless there is a reason to use them, I have a shelf that needs something on it to collect dust.

They are there for aero reasons. I removed mine for aesthetic reasons. I've not experienced much, if any of a mpg drop.

... Brad

qbee42 · 05-16-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy

Does anyone know of a reason to keep the plastic wheel rings on? Do the offer some type or aerodynamics? Protection of the valve stem? Anything useful?

The wheels look great without them and unless there is a reason to use them, I have a shelf that needs something on it to collect dust.

Yes, it's really quite simple. I keep them on because I am cultivating the nerdy look. A nerd with a Prius is a real chick magnet, just don't let my wife find out.

Tom

Neicy · 05-16-2008, 09:39 PM

When I took mine off they were being used as protection for insect dwellings. After a good cleaning four beautiful touring wheels emerged.

Genoz World · 05-16-2008, 10:00 PM

GILBERT - may i offer you a suggestion about parking? just use the passenger side mirror, angle it DOWN AND CLOSER, so you can see the curb and the car.............it's a luxury that my cadillac sts offered when you shift into reverse. it's relatively easy to work and it does a wonderful job. just my two cents to help you out.

but on a more serious note, good point................DO THESE TRIM RINGS DO ANYTHING BESIDES LOOKS AND PROTECTION>???????

patsparks · 05-17-2008, 12:11 AM

They necessitate a groove in the rim which catches brake dust.

edthefox5 · 05-17-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy

Does anyone know of a reason to keep the plastic wheel rings on? Do the offer some type or aerodynamics? Protection of the valve stem? Anything useful?

The wheels look great without them and unless there is a reason to use them, I have a shelf that needs something on it to collect dust.

Took mine off when I took delivery in Aug 07 and sold them on eBay for $100.

05-16-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
OrlandoGuy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 67 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Plastic Wheel Rings Does anyone know of a reason to keep the plastic wheel rings on? Do the offer some type or aerodynamics? Protection of the valve stem? Anything useful? The wheels look great without them and unless there is a reason to use them, I have a shelf that needs something on it to collect dust.

05-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
Gilbert Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 92 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Plastic Wheel Rings its just to protect the rims from scratches. i have mine off, and the other day i got too close to the sidewalk when getting out of the parking spot, and it scratched it alittle

05-16-2008, 09:39 PM	#7
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 735 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Plastic Wheel Rings When I took mine off they were being used as protection for insect dwellings. After a good cleaning four beautiful touring wheels emerged.

05-16-2008, 10:00 PM	#8
Genoz World Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hollywood Posts: 285 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 12	Re: Plastic Wheel Rings GILBERT - may i offer you a suggestion about parking? just use the passenger side mirror, angle it DOWN AND CLOSER, so you can see the curb and the car.............it's a luxury that my cadillac sts offered when you shift into reverse. it's relatively easy to work and it does a wonderful job. just my two cents to help you out. but on a more serious note, good point................DO THESE TRIM RINGS DO ANYTHING BESIDES LOOKS AND PROTECTION>???????

05-17-2008, 12:11 AM	#9
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,390 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: Plastic Wheel Rings They necessitate a groove in the rim which catches brake dust.

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