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wifes new prius (WITH MODS)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by mrplease, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. mrplease

    mrplease New Member

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    2005 TOYOTA PRIUS: package #1

    MODS LIST:
    enkei SC05 rims: 18x7.5
    nitto tires: 205/40/18 (exact same overall height as stock tires)
    leather interior (did all 4 door panels and center console)
    6000K HID conversion kit
    bumper plugs
    2006-2008 hybrid badges
    2006-2008 taillights

    FUTURE MODS:
    touring spoiler

    AND THATS IT!

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    and if anyone is curious we went from about 47-49 mph with the stock wheels and tires...

    to 43-45 mpg with the 18" rims...
     
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Very nice! Get rid of those emblems and it would look great!
     
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    we actually just got those emblems!
     
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    Nice! I love the 18" rims.....they even-out the look of the whole car.

    I always think the Prius looks a bit out of proportion with its Big-body, Small-feet (wheels) outline.
     
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    I'm curious to how the HID's look at night and how much it cost you to have them put in? I think the white Prius would look good with bigger wheels/different wheels, HID's and yellow fogs...maybe I've been looking at too many Civics
     
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    Hello, I'm a newbie here, so forgive me if this has been discussed already in another thread.

    I think the 18" wheels look great on your wife's Prius and I wanted to upgrade my wheels and tires as well, but when I spoke to a tech at The Tire Rack they told me there is no 18" tire rated for the Prius. According to the same tech, since the Prius is heavy for its class, a tire with an extra load rating is needed and no manufacturer they carry makes a 205/40/18 tire like that.

    Where you able to find Nitto tires that had the extra load rating? And if they are, where did you buy them from? Otherwise I think I'm looking at the same wheels only 17" for my 2009 Prius.

    Thanks
     
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    ?? I'm talking about the ones that come with the car. HSD, Prius, etc.

    Which emblems did you add?
     
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    Bumper Plugs?? Did your bumper have a flat?

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    Bumper plugs are those things in the front bumper. Where the license plate screws into.........i think?:confused:
     
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    oh, i see. i added the ones on the fenders...
     
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    the bumper plugs are to cover the holes that were drilled into the bumper for the front liscense plate...
     
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    hows it going man?

    i owned a rim shop for 4 years which i sold about a year and a half ago... and one thing i learned, is that most of these people at tire shops i.e. Big-O's, discount tire, tire rack, even the dealerships etc. don't know jack about aftermarket wheels and tires. they basically look up a car and see whats recommended and thats it.

    we went with a 205/40/18 because its the exact overall height as the stock 16" tires. also this particular wheel and tire combo was only 3.8 lbs (each) heavier than the stock wheels and tires. we did it this way so it wouldn't affect the mileage much at all. we lost about 2-5 mpg. which isn't to bad.

    as to where to get them... it shouldn't be to hard. i'm sure you can do a search for them online and even get the specs. i got them from the shop i sold. i obviously know the people i sold the shop to...
     
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    anyone know a good place to get a touring spoiler from? or should i just get an OEM one from the dealer?
     
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    Very nice and clean ride! Those rims look sweet! Great choice!
     
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    hey thanks! i really like the rims to. i like them because they are full faced and it makes them look bigger. i would personally like 19's over 18's but my wife wanted 18's for an everyday driver. she picked the rims because she thinks they look kind of like flowers...
     
    #19 mrplease, Nov 23, 2008
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