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My prime advanced dropped on Blitz coilovers

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Munch, Nov 5, 2017.

  1. 4rpr15

    4rpr15 Senior Member

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    Any advantage of going with 17” vs just getting new gunmetal 15” rims?
     
  2. Munch

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    Its all about the look for me. Bigger rims always look better to me.

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  3. ct89

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    I also like larger rims but only up to a point. As the rim gets larger, the tire gets thinner and I personally find that dropping below a 50 aspect ratio (maybe 45 as an absolute min) makes the car look awkward and imbalanced. 55 is my sweet spot...

    A 205/50/17 tire would work fine on a Prius from a size perspective and in my opinion would still look pretty well balanced.
    I'm currently using 205/55/16's which I like the look of.
    BUT, I'll be the first to admit that this is a poor economic choice. These tires are more expensive than the stock 195/65/15, they weigh more and and I'm pretty sure the rolling resistance is higher so I'm definitely costing myself some mileage.
     
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  4. 4rpr15

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    What size tires do you have?
     
  5. Munch

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    215-45-17

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    Nice, how does road noise compare to the stock 15"
     
  7. Munch

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    No noise at all
     
  8. mmpriusprime17

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    Any issues with the radar cruise control or any of the safety items on the Prius due to the lowered ride height? Did you have to go to the dealership to have them recalibrated?
     
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  9. Munch

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    Everything still works as it did when I got the car. Nothing extra was needed to be done.

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  10. mmpriusprime17

    mmpriusprime17 Junior Member

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    Awesome! Thank you for the update! It appears my next modification will be some Tein coilovers with EDFC...
     
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    nice ride. Your wheels are 17x9 - what's the offset?
     
  12. toyopri808

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    +1 on offset on the rpf1’s. Car looks great man!
     
  13. randomwalk101

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    “Munch!!!! Can you hear me?”

    Damn homeboy is deaf!! J/k
     
  14. Munch

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    35mm offset
     
  15. Munch

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    thanks brotha 35mm is the offset