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2012+ Replica Wheel Cover

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by JoeSeattle, Oct 28, 2014.

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    Does anyone know if there is a replica (generic) wheel cover made and where to buy? I lost one of my 2012. My local dealer has replica for 2010-2011 but not 2012+. The OEM is way too over priced.
    Thanks!
     
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    1. You can take all the caps off and expose just the black wheels (for free)
    2. Ebay is your friend.
     
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    I already took them all off but it's ugly. I will search Ebay but wonder anyone ordered before.
     
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    Craigslist or ebay. Ive found them for $60 for a set of 4 before.
     
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    since you are the driver and always on the driver's side. Leave the missing cap on the passenger side. All will be good :D

    You can also put a private sales ad for "WTB - single 2012+ hub cap". Maybe someone with 3 hub caps will want to part with 1
     
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    I guess that means either no replica made or no one know any online stores sell them. I tried ebay but all are OEM costs $40+ plus shipping. The cheap replica I saw at dealer didn't have the toyota badge on it but costs half price ~$20.
     
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    Well, obviously if you don't care about "branding" or the "exact look", you can buy wheel covers at Wal-Mart. Or any numerous outlets.

    There has been some discussion about aerodynamics and gas mileage, as potentially affected by Non-Prius coverings. But I can't imagine the impact would be noticeable.

    I personally am NOT a fan of the OEM coverings...any recent years.

    I keep mine....out of apathy. However, if I lost one of my coverings? I'm not convinced The Prius wouldn't look better with almost ANY generic covering. The Prius covers are horrible IMO.

    Oddly, the action taken is usually total removal of the covers....or total replacement of the wheels themselves. Not too many people posting buying and using different covers.

    I'd consider removing my covers but I don't think the black would look good with Sea Glass Pearl.
     
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    That same as my silver car. I am regretting not picking the black car but I liked silver and it's dirt proof. :)
     
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    There is no such thing as "dirt proof". :(

    If you would like to test your theory, take a spin up my driveway. A little over 2 miles long and 75% unpaved. :rolleyes:


    Craigslist is another resource to check. Good luck with the wheel cover.
     
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    OK. It's all relative speaking and I am not too picky. ;) Silver allow car wash every month (or more) when black probably won't last a week. :(

    I am actively checking CL too and hope to find something. The search of online after market hub cap sites none showed 2012+ replica just 2010-11. I guess it's not out yet. I wonder if there is copy rights issues here for current production models. My dealer parts guy did say it usually take a couple years for the replica to come out.
     
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