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Gen III rims (17") on Gen II

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by sunstarfire, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. sunstarfire

    sunstarfire New Member

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    Hey all, noob here :)

    Great treasury of knowledge, I am impressed like hell concerning what you can do to your Prius. I had a Cobra and was busy modding that, now I am delighted to see it's doable on a Prius, too :)

    Anyhoo: Anyone know wheter the bolt pattern on the Gen III Prius is the same as on the Gen II? Meaning: Can I take the (pretty cool if you ask me) 17" rims of the Gen III and put them on a Gen II?

    Thanks :)

    ingo...
     
    #1 sunstarfire, Jan 20, 2010
  2. J.Wilkie

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    Maybe call a Toyota dealer?
     
    #2 J.Wilkie, Jan 21, 2010
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    Yes, the Gen3 rims fit on the Gen2.
    Following is copy of my post.
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    2004-2009 Prius
    15X6JJ: 5X100mm PCD, 45mm offset
    16X6JJ: 5X100mm PCD, 45mm offset

    2010 Prius
    15X6J: 5X100mm PCD, 45mm offset
    17X7J: 5X100mm PCD, 50mm offset

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    #3 ken1784, Jan 22, 2010
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    You could do better (lighter) and cheaper by using an aftermarket wheel. Even the Scion tC wheels look better on the GenII but are very heavy.
     
    #4 F8L, Jan 23, 2010
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    Well, I have to disagree. The Scion TC wheel is OK, I even had them on my Gen II for about 1.5 years. But it is a heavy wheel and I ultimately went with something much lighter, Ray's Gram Lite wheels 17".

    As for the Gen III 17" wheel I really like it. It is an example, for me, of a factory wheel I would likely keep on my car when I get a Gen III V Prius. Very simple, clean design which looks easy to maintain.
     
    #5 cairo94507, Jan 23, 2010
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    Thanks for the replies, folks. I got the same info from a dealer I asked. And I agree with cairo94507.... Those rims look pretty decent for factory ones, and I had a guy sell them here for 500 bucks, whith tires, which is pretty cool. So I guess I'm gonna go for them.
     
    #6 sunstarfire, Jan 25, 2010
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    Please post pictures when you get them fitted. I like the new wheel, too.
     
    #7 subarutoo, Feb 5, 2010
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