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Stock 17" Wheel Mod

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Plus IV, Feb 3, 2017.

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    For those who have the stock 17" wheel, I wanted to share a little mod I did. I didn't care for the gray plastic inserts that were on them. When I removed them, there are the mounting holes left behind. Quite ugly. IMG_0966.JPG Taking a page from the rear wiper delete I did, I found 1/2" metal hole plugs at Lowes. IMG_0969.JPG After laying them out I applied a coat of primer and then 2 coats of gloss enamel black to them. IMG_0972.JPG IMG_0971.JPG IMG_0973.JPG After they dried, I inserted them into the holes on the wheel. I then turned the wheel over and bent the prongs to secure the fit. IMG_0976.JPG IMG_0977.JPG IMG_0975.JPG IMG_0978.JPG The plugs cost around $1.40/each and you will need 40 of them. So while not cheap, it's not an expensive wheel replacement either.
     
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    au_prius Australian Prius Driver

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    Looks great!

    I am guessing the plugs are very lightweight and they are symmetrically distributed around the wheel, but would you not need to re-balance the wheel after installing these?
     
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    They weigh next to nothing. Definitely lighter than the plastic inserts.


    2016 Prius 4 Touring
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    I think they look pretty good!(y) I wonder if MPGs will be affected...
     
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    I'd prefer stock, say (reluctantly): put the original plastic pieces back in. Good to experiment though. Just my opinion.

    I just wish Toyota would wake up, design some nice, silver-finish rims, and dropkick all this plastic crap off the end of the driveway.
     
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    I agree 100% with both of your opinions! I still think the plastic silver looks better though IMO. I consider my gen 2 wheels fully hubcapless. Once one plastic circle pops off, I rip off all the others. Now they look almost stock and are fully hubcapless.
     
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