Remove Hub Caps

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  1. Prime User

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    Hello Fellow Prius Prime owners (2023+)

    I live up north and the white stuff is expected soon. So, I need to switch to winter tires soon.
    Anyone know how to remove the hubcaps to access the lug nuts?

    I tried a few things and it refuses to budge, I am afraid I am gonna crack and destroy the plastic caps.
    Please help with any instructions or videos.

    Thanks in advance
     
    #1 Prime User, Oct 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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    The owners manual is a good thing to read. It should have the information that you are looking for.
     
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    17" or 19" rims? Assuming 17" rims, with the full wheel covers:

    There's a section in the Owner's Manual, for vehicles with spare tires, that describes removing the wheel:

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    Just my 2 cents: if you can fit hands through the opening, you might try yanking there, and work your way around. The only ones I've done lately are Tesla model 3, and they're tough to break loose.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Oct 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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    I got a good grip on two of the five spokes and pulled quickly with a lot of force. Yes, they feel fragile. None of mine broke..
     
    #4 Winston Smith, Oct 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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    If you break them, I'll send you mine. I doubt I'll ever put them on again.
     
    #5 reservoirblue, Oct 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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    I'll never break them because I'll not put them back on unless I am selling the car.

    I prefer the uncovered wheels, and am not interested in putting them back just so an urban entrepreneur can pop them off.
     
    #6 Winston Smith, Oct 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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