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WTB Winter/Snow tires & rims for prius V (north east location)

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by ultravorx, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. ultravorx

    ultravorx Junior Member

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    Hey guys, looking for a set of snow tires with wheels for our new prius v.

    If anyone is looking to see and located in the north east (im in CT) i would be looking to buy them from you!
     
    #1 ultravorx, Sep 28, 2015
  2. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    I have Prius II generation rims that I do not use anymore.
    PM me ( start a conversation) for more information
     
    #2 mrbigh, Sep 28, 2015
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Some owners have been using a Camry steel rims.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Sep 28, 2015
  4. ultravorx

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    Thanks for the heads up, i take it they still need to be 16" or bigger for the v, correct?
     
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  5. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Just looked at a pdf I have of the 2012 Prius v Owners Manual. For reference:

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    ^ Are those sizes still valid? I would opt for the (narrower) 16" tire for snow tires, for multiple reasons: better grip, cheaper, for starters. And while I don't know specifics, several owners in the v forum have mentioned there's a Camry steel rim that's compatible, yeah I'd assume 16".

    Contact a dealership, and if they're stumped: contact several dealerships. That's the route I went, looking for snow tire rims for our regular Prius. Our dealership where we purchased gave me a long story: no steel rim is available, the Prius is a "flagship" vehicle (exact words). I emailed a bunch of other dealerships, and one turned me on to a Corolla rim that worked fine. Plus they suggested utilitarian lug nuts to go with it.
     

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