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What's up with these wheels?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by yortch, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. yortch

    yortch New Member

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    This is the car that I'm picking up tomorrow. It hasn't been "prep" yet, but I noticed the wheels are quite different than all other Prius IIs... is it because they have yet to add the wheel covers on them?


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    yup.... looks normal to me.. the dealer hasn't installed the wheel covers yet. I like the look :)

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  4. yortch

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    I do too... looks sportier!
     
  5. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    just get the chrome centre caps and ask the dealer to pop them on instead of the wheel covers. Keep the wheel covers for when you feel like a change of look.
     
  6. Peak Oil Aware

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    I'm debating keeping the covers off of mine. Ok, this is probably a stupid question, but do you guys think there is ANY measurable difference in aerodynamics without the wheel covers on?
     
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    Ask them not to install the front license plate holder. I am taking mine off but not sure what to do about the holes. Would have like the option of not having it installed on the first place. I'll probably gain 0.2 MPG:D
     
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    I bought my center caps on eBay and they really set off the wheel. I did not care for the hubcaps at all. When the tires wear out, I'm going with a 16-inch chrome wheel.

    I drove 131 miles up and down mountains and achieved 50 mpg. The hubcap only covers half of the wheel. The air is still moving around the spokes in the rear. I think any loss would be minimal.

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  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I'd say a bigger difference at highway speeds
     
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    Nice Pic!


    Enjoy as Always!
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    Here's a website where they sell color coded plugs! I believe Jabber recommended this place to someone else and I noted the site for future reference.

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  12. mr.scott.com

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    I think I am missing something here. Why does everybody want to get rid of the wheel covers that come with the car? They look okay to me.
     
  13. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Each to their own I guess. If we all liked the same thing the world would be a bland place.