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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by trentofdestiny, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. trentofdestiny

    trentofdestiny Master Finagler

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    I want some big wheels for my PiP and need help deciding:

    OZ Alleggerita HLT 18x7.5 Matte Graphite Silver ET+48
    OZ Alleggerita HLT SE 18x7.5 Black with Machined Lip ET+48
    Motegi SP10 18x8 Hyper Black ET+40

    Once I pick a wheel then I can decide whether to go 225/40/18 or 215/40/18, or ??? etc.
     
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    I would go with the matte graphite. Then go with 215 tires over 225 for a little stretch and to save a little on gas. The weight of the wheels alone will cut your mpg already. Also the machined lip will make the wheels look smaller




    quote="trentofdestiny, post: 1881920, member: 79143"]I want some big wheels for my PiP and need help deciding:

    OZ Alleggerita HLT 18x7.5 Matte Graphite Silver ET+48
    OZ Alleggerita HLT SE 18x7.5 Black with Machined Lip ET+48
    Motegi SP10 18x8 Hyper Black ET+40

    Once I pick a wheel then I can decide whether to go 225/40/18 or 215/40/18, or ??? etc.[/quote]
     
    #2 conflictone, Sep 12, 2013
  3. trentofdestiny

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    I have read that the tread width makes more difference than the wheel and tire weight. Also after posting, I realized I'd rather have something a bit glossy. I remember having matte black wheels before and they always looked like they had brake dust on them. I'm leaning toward the motegi's because of the spoke design and the cost. I can't find the weight of them though. Tire rack says 19 lbs, amazon says 16 with shipping weight of 18.
     
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    Yeah all 3 make a noticeable difference. When I moved from my stock persona wheels to the much lighter motegi I kept the same tires, from weight alone it saved me at least 3 mpg. I drive about 2k miles a month so i went for efficiency. Which motegis were you looking at?
     
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    I was looking at the motegi sp10 in 18x8 5x100 +40 hyper black but I think 215 might look too stretched for my taste; also they WILL get curbed, it's just a matter of will it be the tire or the rim. Depends on tire width of course.
     
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    I had 215/45/18 on my lexus I just sold which had 18 x 8.5 wheels. The tires rim guard was still intact and it didn't looked stretched at all. I'm not too big on the stretched look with the stance scene.
     
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    OH! I have been assuming a 40 ratio when referring to 215 vs 225. Do you think the taller overall diameter would fit the prius wheel well better?
     
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    Yes it should fill the gap better and will be a much more comfortable ride. Is your prius lowered now?
     
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    It is not. I had a 11 III which was lowered an inch, didn't help as much as the rear sway bar, except for looks. That also had stock wheels.
     
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    hi just wanted to follow up and see what you decided on?
     
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    I don't know. Everything's so expensive...even used wheels, with "only" so many miles on them, for almost the same as new.
     
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    If you're concerned about mpg loss, 17s would be better than 18s.

    Lower cost on wheels and tires too. ;)

    SCH-I535
     
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    what tire size will be good for 17"
     
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    215/45/17 is the stock size for stock 17x7 wheels on Prius. Prius V gets 215/50/17 I believe.
     
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    my next size will be 205/50/17. a lot of people talk about it on threads here. that being the best size

     
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