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alloy wheel options for the 15" wheel

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by zioncools, May 10, 2010.

  1. zioncools

    zioncools Junior Member

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    I have seen references to caps for the center of the 15" alloy wheel. Can someone point me to what options are available if I want to take off the stock plastic wheel cover? Also, what are some good (and inexpensive) options for replacing the stock wheels with a compatible (in as many ways as possible) 15" alloy?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Kennewick Man

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    Check on Discount tire web site a good chose of 15 in. wheels
     
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    There is a thread somewhere on here for using the 1.5" knockouts from the electrics department at the Home Depot. They are .88$ each, and you just have to bend the tangs out an 1/8" all around. They are coated with galvanized tin, so basically won't interact with the wheels. I put a set on, and the neighbors even love them. Once you are a couple feet from the car, you don't notice the 1 1/2" stamped into them. I bought an extra set and some primer and silver matellic paint, but haven't bothered since they blend right in already.
     
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    I purchased "cap sub-assy, wheel"
    42603-52110
    Four pieces
    list $15.12, I paid $11.82 each plus tax
     
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    I can't find anything with that item number. Would you please post the URL. Thanks
     
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    here's mine painted with chrome spray paint.
     
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    +1, they look great and can't beat the price.

    Luis
     
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    Smirv AkA: Ryan

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    ya i did the electrical knockouts from lowes and they look great. i bought chrome spray paint and didnt even use it because like the previous poster said, they blend in perfect. I recommend them because they are under a dollar per one. if you want the toyota ones i think you have to order the center pieces from the older model prius at like 20$ a pop.
     
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    I ordered it from my Toyota dealer. If your dealer can't find the part, let me know and I'll get the 411 from my dealer, the ever-friendly One Toyota of Oakland.
     
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    Let me see if my Scion cap fits over the Prius wheels
     
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    zioncools,

    Here's my summary of the Toyota center caps known to fit the 2010 Prius 15" wheel:

    * * * * * * * * * * * *

    LOLGuy,

    Rebound left off the "0" at the end. The correct part number for the textured cap is 42603-52110
     
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    Thanks! Just ordered four from toyotapartszone:

    4 $11.72 $46.88


    + $9.00 for UPS ground.
     
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    Sorry I put you through so much trouble, LOLGuy. They'll look kool on your kar.
     
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    Wow - Looks like I'm off to Home Depot.

    Now we need a topic detailing the differences between Home Depot and Lowes :cool: At .88, it's better than $16/ea !

    Thanks to the posters, and those that braved to go where no one has gone before...
     
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    In case anyone gives a crap, the TC rims center cap do fit.
     
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    Got my center caps from toyotapartszone yesterday, popped the covers off and caps on and they look great. Thanks for the information.
     
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    what brand of paint did you use? looks great! i wanna paint mine too
     
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    I just bought a set of 15x7 +42mm offset Montegi SP10 wheels for a winter set. They are nice looking and light too.

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    Have you put them on yet? Can you post a pic please? I really like those!