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Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by CLUBGUY, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. CLUBGUY

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    Been looking at web sites with info on the "v"...this one has some great information from experienced owners....Test drove one last week and ordered one today...V-5..Blizzard pearl..floor mats and mud guards....
    Traded in our '08 Town and Country..16MPG

    Talked to the dealer about swapping the 17" wheels/tires for the alloy 16" on the v 3...I like the taller profile tires...any thoughts ..??
     
    #1 CLUBGUY, Feb 7, 2012
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    No difference with 16" and 17" in regards to mpg
     
    #2 Malibujosh, Feb 7, 2012
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    I'm planning on getting a Prius v 5 w/ATP within the next few months and was considering the same thing. Can't help but think the 16" wheels are going to give you a slight edge with mpg, though I have not seen any hard Prius v data one way or another. All my research shows that 16" tires are lighter (than a 17" of the same diameter) and 16" wheels are lighter - both adding up to lower rotational inertia. Also, more and cheaper options for tires in the 16" size, e.g., no Michelin Energy Saver A/S available in 215/50R17 (from Tire Rack).

    See this thread in the Gen III forum...
    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...ng-getting-17s-but-i-dont-want-lose-mpgs.html

    The Gen III Prius is known to take a 2-3mpg "hit" when you go from the 15" to 17" wheel/tire combo.

    Be interested in knowing what the dealer decides. I would say moving to the 16" wheels would be a "downgrade" in equipment. They would undoubtedly charge the person that bought the car with the 17" wheels a "wheel upgrade" fee.
     
    #3 AtoyotA, Feb 12, 2012
  4. CLUBGUY

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    Dealer has not made a decision on the swap....
     
    #4 CLUBGUY, Feb 12, 2012
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