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Stock 15's to Stock 17's ?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Tim Powell, Mar 4, 2013.

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    I bought a set of new 17" Prius Five wheels and will be taking them in tomorrow to have Bridgestone Ecopia EP422's put on thanks to the advice I've gotten on this forum. I ordered new center caps from the dealership today and they will be in tomorrow too, but my questions is will the lug nuts from my 15's work on the 17's? I would have asked the dealer today, but just thought of it!
     
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    I wouldn't see why not. Bolt pattern and threads should be the same.
     
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    what about your speedo reading?
     
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    I have the 17''s (Canadian Touring model). Here's a lug nut pic:

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    As an alternative to the stock 215/45R17 a few people have been using 205/50R17. It's virtually the same diameter as 195/65R15. AFAIK, Ecopia Ep422 is available in the alternate as well as stock 17" size, while Michelin Primacy is only available 215/45R17.
     
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    When I purchased my used Prius 5, 17" wheels, they came with lug bolts and the center caps. I'm sure I used the ones that came with the factory 15" wheels.
     
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    I assume he will put the proper low profile tires on the 17 inch wheels - then the overall diameter will stay about the same. Hence, no major change in the "speedo".
     
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    Yes. The lug nuts are the same. They also work on the Lexus CT200h wheels.
     
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    Thank you very much! I am going with the 205/50/17 tires all thanks to the F8L for all the tire info you've so kindly shared here.
     
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    My pleasure. I just like to try stuff and hopefully help others make a sound decision.

    Remember what I said about the EP422 being a fairly mushy tire compared to say the PureContact or Primacy MXM4. :)
     
    #9 F8L, Mar 5, 2013
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