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| This is a discussion on Wheel Trim Rings within the Gen II Prius Main Forum forums, part of the Gen II (2004-2009) Toyota Prius Forums category; OK, I just removed my trim rings. I think it looks better without them. So my question is: What is ... |
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10-18-2008, 04:14 PM
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Friends: 0 |  Wheel Trim Rings OK, I just removed my trim rings. I think it looks better without them. So my question is: What is the purpose of the trim rings other than looks?  |
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Friends: 1 | Re: Wheel Trim Rings Probably protects the real thing against brushing against curbs and other things at the side of the car during parking, etc. |
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Friends: 63 | The trim rings are there so you can attach these hubcaps to them.  |
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10-18-2008, 06:26 PM
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Friends: 63 | I bought these from a place called 'HubcapMike.com' He calls them 'racing disks', though the term I've heard most is 'baby moons.' They were common in the 50s on custom cars, but they look kinda futuristic to me. |
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Mine have moon disks attached to them for car shows. | |
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