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Would these rims fit a 2020 Prius Prime?

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by brg, Mar 6, 2020.

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    I am looking to get some new wheels for my 2020 Prius Prime. I stumbled upon Kansei Wheels and the wheels that I wanted are 17x9 5x100 with a 35+ offset. Would these fit? Or is the wheel width and low offset combination never gonna happen on this car?
     
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    Maybe, but I wouldn't...

    The bigger question becomes what tire size would you use ? I ask this because there are no 17" tires that workout well, either you would be force to stretch a tire or run one that was too tall or short.

    Also consider looking into different 18" wheels.

    Comparison between stock and 17x9" ET35 with a 225/45-17
    www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=195&aspect=65&diameter=15&wheelwidth=6.5&offset=40&width2=225&aspect2=45&wheel_size=17&wheel_width=9&offset2=35

    Screenshot 2020-03-07 at 2.36.55 PM - Edited.png

    Comparison between stock and 17x9" ET35 with a 245/40-17
    www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=195&aspect=65&diameter=15&wheelwidth=6.5&offset=40&width2=245&aspect2=40&wheel_size=17&wheel_width=9&offset2=35

    Screenshot 2020-03-07 at 6.38.27 PM - Edited.png


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    The tire size I would use is 225 / 45 R 17 and most likely use Michelin Sport A/S 3+. Have you experienced those problems with the tire sidewalls of 17" wheels? The only reason I chose 17" over 18" was due to the fact I could have a bigger side wall while trying to maintain an overall diameter close to OEM.
     
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    Also, the main reason I ask this question is due to the 9" width of the wheel. Is the width making the wheel poke out too much or even too close to the strut?
     
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    One of the reasons I said: "Maybe, but I wouldn't..." is because you are going well PAST the tire manufacturers
    mounting recommendation. You will need to Really Stretch a 225/45-17 onto a 9" wheel, some tire shops won't even do it.

    You also might be required to run a bit more negative camber to make it work, all of these things eat up the tire sidewall & MPG's faster.

    If it were me, I'd stick to a maximum of a 17x8" because it will fit & work great the first time.


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    Oh okay, thank you so much! You’re very helpful on this forum
     
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    Thanks.

    When you narrow things down a bit more, post up some of your top wheel n tire contenders with links.



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    Your proposed package comes in at over $2000 dollars, you can do better IMO for much less.

    Take a look at these & see if anything catches your eye in a 17" wheel.
    //konigwheels.com/wheels/


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    They look real good, but based on their ET, they should be a hard pass. The wheel will actually stick out past the fender by about ~15 to ~17mm's.

    Take a look at this comparison, the 17x7" ET35 wheel is my personal setup and my wheel is within mm's from the fender. A 17x8 ET 30 would definitely push out past the your fender by more than a 1/2" inch. On a 17x8" wheel, your ET should be about 45. Finding the right wheel is tough....

    www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=205&aspect=50&diameter=17&wheelwidth=7&offset=35&width2=225&aspect2=45&wheel_size=17&wheel_width=8&offset2=30


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    I have found these that other Prius Prime owners are putting on theirs. I have not yet, but they look nice and have that darker chrome look that you had listed above (the SSR GTV03)...

    17" Wheel - Toyota (PTR20-47010)

    These are actual TOYOTA parts.

    • BOLT CIRCLE / P.C.D.: 5 On 100 mm
    • DIAMETER: 17"
    • MATERIAL: Forged Aluminum
    • OFFSET: 43 mm
    • SIZE: 17"
    • SPOKE: 5
    • STYLE: Split
    • WHEEL WIDTH: 7"

    Good Luck.
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