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Help on Rims: size question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by prius168, Nov 11, 2008.

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    prius168 New Member

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    Would 17x7.5 rims fit on the prius? What tire size recommendation would I go with on this set up? Any help is greatly appreciated.
     
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    I don't know about 7.5", but a quick look on tirerack.com shows that 17"x7" will fit, and using 205/45 x 17" tire. Look further on tirerack and you may find 7.5"

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    yes 17" x 7.5" wide rims would work
     
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    My friend has 17x7.5 wheel on his PRIUS,
    with 215/45-17 tire.

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    VipAutoSalon Pursuing Perfection

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    Agreed 17x7.5 with a 215/45/17 tire will fit but please dont forget about the wheel's offset
     
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    agreed. offset is very important. it doesn't have to be precise on a 17" or 18" on the prius as to other applications though, but it needs to be in a general vicinity. like my cts, i have 22's and its such a precise fit that even a little off will cause problems. i run a +40 offset on my cts and even a +38 will not work w/o modifications. but on the prius if your running a 17" rim you could probably go within -10 to +10 without any problems. it just matters how flush you want them to sit.

    also 205/45/17 would be the closest overall height to the stock tires.

    stock tires are: 185/65/15. which gives the overall height of 24.47"
    205/45/17 would give you an overall height of 24.30"

    and the 205 width is ideal for a 7.5" rim
     
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    Thanks for all the information everyone. The wheels I'm looking at has an offset of +48. Will that work?
     
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    yeah that will def work.

    mine are 18 x 7.5 with a +50 offset.
     
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    Would I be able to use the existing TPMS? Thanks for all the help guys.