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Prius Aftermarket Wheels

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Steamboatsig, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. Steamboatsig

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    If you are curious what your Prius would look like with aftermarket wheels, Discount Tire, Custom Wheels, Truck & Car Rims | Discount Tire Co. has an interactive wheels system. The system allows you to choose your Prius's color and sizes up to 18". It is pretty cool, check it out.

    Btw, I have no affiliation with Discount Tire.
     
    #1 Steamboatsig, Feb 28, 2008
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    Awesome find! Too bad they don't have Tideland Pearl for the paint colors :).
     
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    I know this is an old thread but I was hoping someone could give me some advice on picking out a new set of wheels for an 08 Prius.

    I assume that it could potentially reduce the fuel economy slightly. Is that true? Would it be noticable?

    Thanks for your help.
     
    #3 Jimbo69ny, Feb 28, 2012
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    Yes, the mpg loss will be very noticeable if you go with a 17" or larger wheel.

    Handling and looks are greatly improve if you choose the right wheel.

    To minimize the mpg as much as possible try to use the lightest wheel you can afford and a set of LRR tires which again are as light as possible.

    You could lose between 4-6mpg so go into this expecting that.
     
    #4 F8L, Feb 28, 2012
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    just as F8 says, fuel economy and acceleration/braking. Take a look at this post in a WRX forum. Only a 1" increase in wheel (not tyre) diameter, but a 47% increase in wheel weight.
    NASIOC - View Single Post - Wheel weight vs. acceleration test question

    what seems odd to me though, is that there is no evidence of this working the other way, that is to say performance gains from ultralight 15" wheels.
     
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    While this is true, it is not always the case.
    My 17" BBS STI forged wheels are lighter than the stock 16" wheels that came with the car.
    With the prius, you have a limited number of wheels and tires to work with and stay within +/- 1lb of the stock wheel and tire setup ;)
    nasioc - another forum I visit once in awhile
     
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    Is there a list somewhere of the lightest wheels available for the Prius? Id really like to upgrade the wheels but I want dont want to lose too much fuel economy. Oh and I also want world peace and a supermodel for a wife....
     
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    I've lost 8 MPG after changed to 18x8...:(
     
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    wow thats a lot, what wheels and tyres do you run ?

    oh I see you just posted
    2012 BBS CH-R
    225/40/18 ZR Continental Extreme Contact
    B&G lowering kit
     
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    :( I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes the hit can be quite large depending on the combo.
     
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    Yeah that sucks. To me, new wheels wouldnt be worth 8mpg. 2-4 maybe but 8 sucks. :/
     
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    Yeah, i was gonna put OZ with only 16.5 lbs, but I like BBS better even weight 20 lbs. But its still way better compare my previous car that take only 16MPG...:(
     
    #13 justana, Mar 6, 2012
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