17" wheels worth the charge?

Tidalflats · 10-01-2009, 01:51 PM

For those of you with 17" wheels, (the V model), are you glad you purchased them, or do you believe you would have been just as happy with the smaller wheel size?

a priori · 10-01-2009, 01:58 PM

I believe one of the reasons I am so pleased with the driving characteristics of my car is the inclusion of 17" wheels with the Prius V. It also may have a lot to do with the 215 width of the tires and the quality of the tires (in comparison to the OEM Integrity tires on my 2007).

There is a steep price to add 17" wheels later (not to mention the cost of those tires), so take that into account when pricing out the automobile.

Vaughn · 10-01-2009, 02:12 PM

I've had my V wheels for sale, am happy with 17s and agree they handle well. My only reason for wanting new 17s is the fact the stock wheels are 23+ lbs and I can replace them with 17s that weight around 17 lbs. One really nice feature of stock 17s is they are super easy to clean.

DeanFL · 10-01-2009, 02:35 PM

No offense to the non V/17 owners, but I would not have bought the Prius if it wasn't for the V. Or get a IV and definitely would have upgraded immediately to aftermarket 17s, and installed fogs. Personally feel the 17s and alloys add so much asthetically. And the increased level of handling is wonderful. I've driven a III quite often and the difference is so apparent.

So worth the charge? I'd say upgrading a purchase to the V is - not sure about simply optioning out the 17s from Toyota - steep price if I recall. Of course if your heart is set in the solar roof - one option is solely available. Recommend to test drive both 15 & 17 extensively. You may really like the 15s and save a lot of $$$.

venom700 · 10-01-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a priori

There is a steep price to add 17" wheels later (not to mention the cost of those tires), so take that into account when pricing out the automobile.

If one doesn't care about the fogs or the navigation such as I didn't, then upgrading from the 15's isn't that bad. Save your money on the other options and just go aftermarket. I got a great set or wheels/tires for under $1000 mounted/balanced & shipped.

Grateful11 · 10-03-2009, 09:47 PM

What series tires are the 17's ? My sons Scion xD has Pirelli 225/45-17's and it doesn't ride
very good at all, handles great but didn't ride nearly as good as the stock size wheeled
xD we test drove first. The 10 spoke Enkei's with 17's lookawesome though.

venom700 · 10-04-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grateful11

what series tires are the 17's ? My sons scion xd has pirelli 225/45-17's and it doesn't ride
very good at all, handles great but didn't ride nearly as good as the stock size wheeled
xd we test drove first. The 10 spoke enkei's with 17's lookawesome though.

215/45

10-01-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
Tidalflats Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	17" wheels worth the charge? For those of you with 17" wheels, (the V model), are you glad you purchased them, or do you believe you would have been just as happy with the smaller wheel size?

10-01-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
a priori Canonus Curiosus Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland (West) Posts: 2,663 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 150 Thanked 297 Times in 181 Posts Friends: 18	Re: 17" wheels worth the charge? I believe one of the reasons I am so pleased with the driving characteristics of my car is the inclusion of 17" wheels with the Prius V. It also may have a lot to do with the 215 width of the tires and the quality of the tires (in comparison to the OEM Integrity tires on my 2007). There is a steep price to add 17" wheels later (not to mention the cost of those tires), so take that into account when pricing out the automobile.

10-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
Vaughn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 36 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 17" wheels worth the charge? I've had my V wheels for sale, am happy with 17s and agree they handle well. My only reason for wanting new 17s is the fact the stock wheels are 23+ lbs and I can replace them with 17s that weight around 17 lbs. One really nice feature of stock 17s is they are super easy to clean.

10-01-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
DeanFL 2010PriusWannabe-Now an owner! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leesburg Florida USA Posts: 833 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: No Package Thanks: 195 Thanked 257 Times in 132 Posts Friends: 4	Re: 17" wheels worth the charge? No offense to the non V/17 owners, but I would not have bought the Prius if it wasn't for the V. Or get a IV and definitely would have upgraded immediately to aftermarket 17s, and installed fogs. Personally feel the 17s and alloys add so much asthetically. And the increased level of handling is wonderful. I've driven a III quite often and the difference is so apparent. So worth the charge? I'd say upgrading a purchase to the V is - not sure about simply optioning out the 17s from Toyota - steep price if I recall. Of course if your heart is set in the solar roof - one option is solely available. Recommend to test drive both 15 & 17 extensively. You may really like the 15s and save a lot of $$$. __________________ *Dean in Central Florida 2010 Prius V Barcelona Red/Bisque* received 6/13. It's great to be on the Prius Owner Team!**

10-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
Grateful11 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central, NC Posts: 102 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 17" wheels worth the charge? What series tires are the 17's ? My sons Scion xD has Pirelli 225/45-17's and it doesn't ride very good at all, handles great but didn't ride nearly as good as the stock size wheeled xD we test drove first. The 10 spoke Enkei's with 17's lookawesome though.

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