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Steelies for Touring?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mkarolian, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. mkarolian

    mkarolian Junior Member

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    We have a '08 touring and I wanted to pick up some steelies for our winter tires.

    TireRack is showing both of these as fitting our car...

    Offset: 54mmBackspacing: 5.511"Bolt Pattern: 5-100
    Rec. Tire Size:195/55-16

    Offset: 45mmBackspacing: 5.47"Bolt Pattern: 5-100
    Rec. Tire Size:195/55-16

    I can't image they both fit... help?

    EDIT: We already have 16" winter tires.
     
    #1 mkarolian, Nov 20, 2013
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    Munpot42 Senior Member

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    I would just get some wheels from a Corolla, they would be 15's but they would fit, and should be fairly cheap.
     
    #2 Munpot42, Nov 20, 2013
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    I agree that you would do better to get 15" steel wheels and use the Prius 15" tire size, 185/65-R15. That will give you a narrower tire which is what you want for a winter tire. Not to mention tires of that size should be less costly compared to the 16" size.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Nov 20, 2013
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  4. mkarolian

    mkarolian Junior Member

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    Sorry, I should have included this in the upfront... we already have 16" winter tires.

    -m
     
    #4 mkarolian, Nov 21, 2013
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