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New Prius Owner Wheel Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by mcapraro, Apr 10, 2016.

  1. mcapraro

    mcapraro New Member

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    Hi all, we just got our first Prius! it's a 2008 and is replacing our 16 year old Echo :)

    this one comes with chrome wheels, like this: [​IMG]

    Are these standard? they are not particularly my taste, but on a tight budget. if these are factory parts, would the trim rings fit? just trying to make them less chrome feeling :)
     
    #1 mcapraro, Apr 10, 2016
  2. DonDNH

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    Those wheels are after market. There are a bunch of owner photos of Gen-II wheels with the trim rings removed.
     
    #2 DonDNH, Apr 10, 2016
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Those are the factory wheels, although I do not recall them as very chrome. Here is a pic with the trim rings.
    [​IMG]
     
    #3 JimboPalmer, Apr 10, 2016
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    Tap on the wheel does it sound plastic? There is a guy in my town with these they are factory wheels but then someone put chrome clad covers over the silver wheels. Basically like a hubcap. If it sounds solid when tapping on it I'd say its an aftermarket
     
    #5 illprius, Apr 11, 2016
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    #6 xliderider, Apr 11, 2016
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    69shovlhed Surly tree hugger

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    it does look like some fool put chromed hubcaps on the stock wheels. if so, pull em off and put em in the trash where they belong.
     
    #7 69shovlhed, Apr 11, 2016
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