Would You Like to See Wheel Like This as an Option Instead of Standard 15" Wheel?

I am not a fan of the stock wheel but I dislike those as well.

 

Idiots on Wheels? Thanks buddy why is there a divide an us and them thing with the different trim owners? We all drive Prii thats all that matters right?


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Wheels are one of those things where everyone has a different viewpoint.

I dislike the style of those. I think you are suggesting these replace the standard wheels right? So these would be the "base". In that case I think the size is ok.

I more of a fan of the double 5 spoke or 7 spoke ones, much thinner.

 

You have broached this before, and I said I liked it then I still like it now. The more wheel choices the better. Would not mind seeing some TRD wheels as a option.

 

That was not cool, Cycledrum. Wth?!

Exactly...why are we having this topic again? What is the point? How many more trivial crap must we see a poll about?!! Sometimes, i am hoping that you fall in love with another hybrid brand, instead of the Prius....

 

Well, the additional "option" or standard feature specifically for a Prius IV with those alloy rims will probably cost more than an aftermarket set of rims. (I am sure that part of the large increase in Prius V/Five pricing is due to the unique set of rims. Anything that is not mass produce in large numbers will cost more.) And as noted above, rim design is rather owner specific. There is no one set of rim design that makes everyone happy. So, Toyota "force feeding" us with your 16" rim may make someone like you bitch and moan about that selection and making yet another useless poll like this one to ask about another design he/she would like to see.

Toyota decision may end up being what most people like. The base rim may be indeed cheap to produce...so, the price of Prius II-IV is kept low. If anyone likes some other rim, then he/she can buy it.

It is kinda like why Toyota 4runner Trail Edition don't come with BFG AT KO tires...instead they come with cheapo Dunlops. Since tires (like rims) are so diverse and different people have different needs, it would be stupid for Toyota to force people to pay more for what they don't want.

As for not saying a damn thing...well, you have already, haven't you?? So, why bring it up AGAIN? :der:

 

Well, the Prius is selling well, right?

 

Just a couple things.

When I bought my Prius used, it was missing a hubcap cover. Well I didn't notice it until I drove it 2000miles back home, so it might have been there when I bought it 30 hours earlier, but I don't know. Anyways I bought one on eBay for $12 shipped, had it in my hand in 2 days. Put it on, banged it with a rubber mallet and it is still on there. I do have to question if this is not a solution to a problem that should be solved separately anyways? If someone is hitting curbs all the time, then perhaps a driver training program is needed?

Last comment is I don't understand how a hubcap or wheel design is even possible in swinging someone's decision to buy a $20k-$30k vehicle. If you don't like the wheels, then change them. Sell the stockers to someone on ebay or craigslist for a good amount (because people always want the stock ones, usually just one or two because of accidents or damage) and then buy whatever you want. It's the same people who look at a $900K house, and dislike the colour of some of the walls that a $20 bucket of paint will fix.

 

Apples to apples...is it #1 among hybrids?

As i have told you in the past, hybrids are not mainstream vehicles...so, you can't compare them to Camrys and Accords. Maybe in the near future, they will become such, but for Americans, hybrids are still not widely accepted as mainstream.

Maybe you can see how the Prius rank in japan?

EDIT: in japan, the Prius is easily the top 3 best selling cars....

 

x2. Aftermarket rim market is huge...selection is enormous.