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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Floppedonkey, Jun 25, 2012.

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    Floppedonkey New Member

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    Does anyone know what the maxium replacement width I can install on the stock 17inch rims?
    Original Equipment Size: 215/45-17

    I would really like to get 225's on or higher :)
     
    #1 Floppedonkey, Jun 25, 2012
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    The only reason I ask this question is because back in the day I use to have an 87 Monte Carlo SS and the tire shop mentioned to me during my tire pricing that I could go widder on my stock rims... Now you might ask, why not go to a tire shop and ask... I don't plan on buying just any tires, especially the ones some tire shop would be pushing, so I would feel bad using them for information. And really then what would be the point of you guys sitting on a forum.... to just watch questions and not respond?
     
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    10mm over the OEM tire width shouldn't be a problem on the stock 17" rims.
    I recently replaced the stock P205/70SR15 tires on my CRV with P215/70SR15 tires- absolutely no problems whatsoever. The guy at the tire shop told me going 10mm over is quite common.
     
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    The place where you intend on buying your tires will know for sure.
    It's their job.
    They're tire people.
    After talking to a couple shops you'll probably have more info than you know what to do with.
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    IMHO:
    It's just a 17" rim, not a 17"rim on a Prius.
    All 17" rims that style should accept the same range of tires.

    You're biggest concern might be type of tire: comfort, durability, traction, LRR, performance, price, etc.
    Many threads here about tires.
     
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    I'm just curious why you would want to go wider.
     
    #5 F8L, Jun 27, 2012
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    Thank you!!
     
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    I ran 225/45/17 slicks, it fits just fine.
     
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