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Need opinion on TC rims ASAP

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by 2007-Prius-hybrid, Aug 12, 2010.

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TC Rims on 07 Prius PHEV ?

Poll closed Aug 19, 2010.

  1. YES

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%

  2. NO

    7 vote(s)
    87.5%
  1. 2007-Prius-hybrid

    2007-Prius-hybrid New Member

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    I have a local guy who is selling Scion TC rims (20k miles on them) for 320.00 Good deal?

    I'm on the fence... Should I do it? Going at 830 EST to look at them, any opinions good and bad please.....
     
    #1 2007-Prius-hybrid, Aug 12, 2010
  2. sktn77a

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    If the rims are not scratched/chipped/curbed and the tires are still good, that's a great deal. What condition are the tires? If they are shot, or the wrong size, they will be expensive to replace. You used to be able to get a complete set of new takeoff rims with no-name tires on e-bay for $600-$650 but I haven't seen them advertised for a while. I believe the correct tire size for the prius on a 17" rim is a 205/45R17 whereas the tC tire was 215/45R17, so these might rub.
     
    #2 sktn77a, Aug 12, 2010
  3. F8L

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    IMO they are played out and too heavy. You'll lose about 5+/-MPG with the stock tires but may gain some back with a low rolling resistance tire.

    Hard to beat the price though.
     
    #3 F8L, Aug 12, 2010
  4. 2007-Prius-hybrid

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    I have decided not to do it... thanks for the PMs and input here.
     
    #4 2007-Prius-hybrid, Aug 12, 2010
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