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Should I invest in a replica rim?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Juno, Oct 3, 2014.

  1. Juno

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    I recently got my wheels aligned, balanced, and rotated. However the tire guy told me that he did not recommend me rotating my right back rear tire as it is bent. He told me he could fix it by charging me $225. So I'm considering buying a replica rim for a $107. Are there anything lacking in the replica version? Also would I have to replace the tire pressure sensor?
     
    #1 Juno, Oct 3, 2014
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    You can easily find an "original" non replica rim on craigslist or ebay for under $100. These 15" suckers are everywhere.
     
    #2 JC91006, Oct 3, 2014
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    you should be able to move the sensor to the new wheel.
     
    #3 bisco, Oct 3, 2014
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