Rims and Tires

marcovi · 02-04-2004, 12:43 AM

Whats the biggest size of rims and size plus size that I could install on my prius? Without affecting MPG?

size rim? and size of low profile tire? Anyone?

Marcovi

Jerry P · 02-21-2004, 01:48 PM

Just ordered a set of 15" Enkei RS5 lightweight wheels for my Prius. I got them from Discount Tire Direct on the web, but called them to be sure they would fit. They said they have been trying to get a Prius for a day from a local dealer for the purpose of doing some measurements, but have not been able to get a car. They thought they would fit but asked that I call them after I put one on to check for clearance. They said they will have to start developing data with feedback from customers, and I'm glad to help. If they don't fit, they said they would pay the freight to return them. Seem like nice people to deal with and I think the lighter weight wheels will enhance the ride.

marcovi · 02-21-2004, 05:29 PM

Hi. Great. I hope your rims fit on the car. Please take a picture I would like to see how they look on your car.

Marcovi

04prius · 02-24-2004, 06:06 PM

On a japanese web site they showed an 04 with 17" rims. 8)

Mike N · 02-25-2004, 03:25 AM

The stock wheels look a whole lot better (bigger?) without the plastic beauty rings. Grab ahold of one and give it firm yank. It pops right off. I took them off one side and not the other. Then I got several opinions as which set of wheels looked better. 9 out of 10 said the pair without the rings.

m1j1tc0rn · 02-25-2004, 03:37 AM

are there any pics available to compare? i'd like to see them without actually doing it yet.
-r

marcovi · 02-25-2004, 04:03 AM

Get some pictures. I would like to see that. :wink:

**Danny** · 02-25-2004, 09:31 AM

There's a whole thread of it here:

http://www.priuschat.com/forums/viewtopic....highlight=wheel

Mike N · 02-26-2004, 03:42 AM

Don't be such a fraidy cat. Just grab one and pull. If you don't like it, just bang it back on with your hand. No tools needed. It's not on that tight. When mine came off, there were NO marks left behind. The finish on the wheels is very hard.

Astroprius · 04-12-2004, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike N
Don't be such a fraidy cat. Just grab one and pull. If you don't like it, just bang it back on with your hand. No tools needed. It's not on that tight. When mine came off, there were NO marks left behind. The finish on the wheels is very hard.

I recommend you pull from anywhere other than the valve stem hole. I agree that they are pretty easy to remove, but the plastic around the vavle stem is not as sturdy (or so it seems to me).

I just took mine off while washing the car. I remember someone saying they thought that, in addition to aerodynamics, they would help to prevent scuffs to the rim. I'm entirely convinced because I think the "bulge" part of the rim sticks out just as far as the cover. The cover may help with a small curb, but running into a large curb is going to scrape up the rim as well. IMHO, :?

02-04-2004, 12:43 AM	#1
marcovi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 22 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Rims and Tires Whats the biggest size of rims and size plus size that I could install on my prius? Without affecting MPG? size rim? and size of low profile tire? Anyone? Marcovi

02-21-2004, 01:48 PM	#2
Jerry P Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterford, PA Posts: 293 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Just ordered a set of 15" Enkei RS5 lightweight wheels for my Prius. I got them from Discount Tire Direct on the web, but called them to be sure they would fit. They said they have been trying to get a Prius for a day from a local dealer for the purpose of doing some measurements, but have not been able to get a car. They thought they would fit but asked that I call them after I put one on to check for clearance. They said they will have to start developing data with feedback from customers, and I'm glad to help. If they don't fit, they said they would pay the freight to return them. Seem like nice people to deal with and I think the lighter weight wheels will enhance the ride. __________________ Warrior in the Battle for American Energy Independence

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02-21-2004, 05:29 PM	#3
marcovi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 22 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi. Great. I hope your rims fit on the car. Please take a picture I would like to see how they look on your car. Marcovi

02-24-2004, 06:06 PM	#4
04prius Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 35 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	On a japanese web site they showed an 04 with 17" rims. 8)

02-25-2004, 03:25 AM	#5
Mike N Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The stock wheels look a whole lot better (bigger?) without the plastic beauty rings. Grab ahold of one and give it firm yank. It pops right off. I took them off one side and not the other. Then I got several opinions as which set of wheels looked better. 9 out of 10 said the pair without the rings.

02-25-2004, 03:37 AM	#6
m1j1tc0rn Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 92 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	are there any pics available to compare? i'd like to see them without actually doing it yet. -r

02-25-2004, 04:03 AM	#7
marcovi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 22 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Get some pictures. I would like to see that. :wink:

02-26-2004, 03:42 AM	#9
Mike N Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Don't be such a fraidy cat. Just grab one and pull. If you don't like it, just bang it back on with your hand. No tools needed. It's not on that tight. When mine came off, there were NO marks left behind. The finish on the wheels is very hard.