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2008 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by George C, Oct 1, 2017.

  1. George C

    George C Junior Member

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    Hello Everyone

    I have 2008 Prius which has 205/50/16 low profile tires Good Year ATREZZO that are worn down and side cracking happening. Inside the door post says car should have 195/55/16.

    I am on website called Kijiji.ca looking for something used and everything I see is 195/65/15
    Here is a link to one selling these same rims I have they measure 17"

    add the world wide web short form to the links

    kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/kitchener-waterloo/rims-and-hubcaps-for-2008-prius/1295904440?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

    I do need tires but right now winter is coming and I don't want to use these again for winter so thinking on getting steel rims 16" Walmart Canada $54.99 each 4 rims wtih tax $248.55. And go to tire shop get used snow tires for them but haven't made the plunge.

    I also want rims that are original to this car but don't know what it had were they alloy did they look like these

    kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/city-of-toronto/toyota-prius-rims-tires/1287575126?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

    but these are 195/65 R15 tire size

    Did the car come with 15"

    I want Good fuel millage and reading everyones posts Tires and rims size point to original rim and low resistant tire.

    Thank you,

    George
     
    #1 George C, Oct 1, 2017
  2. bisco

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    canada may be different, but u.s. 2008 package 2 would have 15" wheels with bridgestone LRR tyres or similar. not sure if steel or alloy.
     
    #2 bisco, Oct 1, 2017
  3. WilDavis

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    The original rims on my 2009 Gen II are 16"alloy which were part of the "touring" package - at the moment they're shod with 205/50R16V Antares Ingens A1, and for the winter months I have a set of 15" steelies ($52/ea.(inc. shipping)) from TireRack.com which are shod with 185/65R15 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-80s. I went with the 15" steelies as they're far less expensive, and having 15" rims allows a greater selection of tyres from which to choose. …but, as always, YMMV! ;)
     
    #3 WilDavis, Oct 1, 2017
  4. George C

    George C Junior Member

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    Wil I went to the link Tire Rack and they are cheaper than Walmart
    Tire Rack $53 Four rims steel $212 Shipping $200.11 $412.11 Total
    Walmart $54.99 Four rims steel 248.55 tax included Free shipping
    I had added the rims at tire Rack in the cart and they had asked if I want to find tires to go along what they showed were 185/65/15 nothing in 195.
    I think I will buy them from Walmart and go to Cansville Tire here in Brantford they have lots of tires As for summer I might just keep the steel ones on so I can get all season instead of winter. We do get snow but it seems roads are cleared before the end of day Rarely ever need snow tires as I do not go far except on Friday when we go to Kitchener for Dinner. If it is snowing take the truck.
     
    #4 George C, Oct 2, 2017
  5. WilDavis

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    I got the Blizzaks from my local Toyota dealer two years ago, on their "Buy three and get the fourth for $1" deal - so the rims came from TireRack ($52/rim inc. shipping), and ToN supplied the tyres, balanced the wheels and fitted them the first time. Next time I bought tyres was a year ago last spring when I got the summers (Antares) from local Town Fair Tires. I'll be changing back to the winters at the end of October.
     
    #5 WilDavis, Oct 2, 2017
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