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2010 Prius Two - installed 205/60/r16

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Red_Prii, Aug 21, 2017.

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  1. Red_Prii

    Red_Prii Junior Member

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    2010 Prius Two

    Replaced stock 15's ( 195/65/r15 tires ) with 16" steelies ( 205/60r16 tires) Michelin Defenders.

    MPG dash readout went from 53.8mpg to 52.1mpg

    No rub issues even at full turn lock. Overall car height lifted about 1.2 inches. Acceleration requires slightly more pedal depress, but not bad at all. Stopping also requires slightly more depressing, but not bad at all. No major noise change. No major handling changes during normal driving.

    Stock 15" wheel & tire weight: 32.3 lbs.
    New 16" wheel & tire weight: 43.9 lbs.
     
    #1 Red_Prii, Aug 21, 2017
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    " Overall car height lifted about 1.2 inches."

    MISTAKE. Meant to say 0.5" overall lift.
     
    #4 Red_Prii, Sep 3, 2017
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    Just wondering what is the purpose of changing to a taller wheel/tire diameter...
    More ground clearance? Correct the speedometer vs GPS speed error? Go for better gas mileage?
     
    #5 RMB, Sep 4, 2017
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    In order of personal importance:

    1. Appearance. I wanted a slightly bigger tire & bigger rim to fill the wheel well space.

    2. Increased ground clearance (+0.5")
     
    #6 Red_Prii, Sep 4, 2017
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