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2013 Persona, 17" rims

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by seeh2o, Jun 23, 2018.

  1. seeh2o

    seeh2o Prius OG

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    Love the car, loathe the rims. Has anyone successfully swapped out 17" rooms for 15" rims on this model? Are there any problems with doing so?

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  2. Mendel Leisk

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    Won't be a problem.
     
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    If you're interested in swapping them out, I can find you a set from 2015
     
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    No physical problem to do so;).

    Just make sure the significant other is on board as that could be a problem :whistle:.

    Good luck with your decision (y).
     
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    What’s the new avatar:whistle:?

    I’d take a guess, but I’m sure I’d be off base:oops:.
     
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    I have a coffee table book titled "Earth from Space", been snapping photos with my phone using them as avatars. Probably copy write infringement??

    Current is an Antarctica glacier.

    I should settle down, reinstall the ol' maple leaf. That was just stuck to the car one day, when my wife rolled in. Unstaged.
     
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    On the Science Channel most nights they have a show called What on Earth?

    We watch that but some of the sensationalists that they have on there to try to spurn interest can be a bit mentally taxing:cool:.

    Coffee table book is a better way to go(y).
     
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    LOL, he is unusual, not a "car" guy, he didn't even know the difference until I told him about them!

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    You might like the Plug-In Prius rims: 15" alloys that look great without covers. You might be able to buy somebody's for around $400.
     
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    The ones in the shrine being offered up:whistle:?

    Or has Mrs. Mendel allowed their exit and maiden voyage:).
     
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    They're not going anywhere. Someday they'll sail...
     
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    The larger rims were an upgrade when the car was new, and are sought after by some. You should be able to come out ahead if you trade for a 15" set.
     
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    Thought about doing this but had questions. How it would affect the handling, mpg(e), would it increase the ground ckearance...

    SM-G950U ?
     
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    OD's of both 17" and 15" setup is virtually the same. I alternate between 17" all season, and 15" snow tires, notice little difference.
     
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