Help buying rims online.

I'd be really inclined to just call the store having the sale. For my Evolution, there's a lively community at evolutionm to turn to for advice on sizing and fit. Prius owners aren't so keen on modification in general, so that information is more sparse here.

 

Can't tell you if the offsets will work but another thing you need to know is whether they will clear the brake hardware. There is no measurement for this - you have to try them and see. If the wheels are available at tirerack.com, you can see if they fit the prius - they actually check the wheels on the car before they guarrantee they will fit.

 

Those ssr's will fit, just make sure they're 5x100 and are Tpms compatible. The only consideration really is tire size to stay as close to stock diameter as possible

 

There's a space for the sensor body to go basically. The TPMS sensor body is located on the other side of the valve stem. Not all rims have that space. I moved my TPMS from my stock rims to my summer set of Volk CE28Ns. There is one for each wheel, and it's probably a good idea to get the seal/rebuild kit when you swap them over. Can you PM me the place, I could use another set of rims for another car.

 

Best bet it to contact the manufacturer....also most rims built after about 2005 are likely Tpms ready.
Tpms = tire (air)pressure monitoring system.

your stock 2010 prius has one in each wheel. They are part of the actual air valve. The new rims you get must have clearance for the sensor.

 

pay attention to the weight of the rims, heavy ones will spoil FC and acceleration, mine are 16" rims and I couldn't find aftermarket one that came close to the Toyota ones without breaking the bank. I hope that helps

 

From my experience, Motegi Traklites are generally thought to be pretty decent and Buddy Club is also well-reputed.

 

You don't HAVE to buy new TPMS sensors. You can run without them, but you'll have the annoying dummy light on the dash forever then.

Don't forget, that you'd have to get the new TPMS IDs programmed into the car ECU as well (if you get new ones). Unless you've got a good relationship with your dealer, you'll probably end up paying them around $40 to do the programming. Or, you could get the ATEQ tool (I have it, but it was acting up when I did my winter tire swap so I just used my TIS cable and techstream to do it) and do it yourself.

I'm not sure if you plan to replace your existing wheels & tires or if you plan to get a second set and swap them for any reason. If you're replacing and going to get rid of the old set, I'd recommend getting the existing sensors swapped over.

 

MacMaster05,

You will need to carefully remove the TPMS from your rims and mount it on your new wheels. Make sure to buy a TPMS rebuilt kit to replace the washers/gaskets when you switch the TPMS unit to the new wheels.

When are you going to buy your wheels? I want to buy your Touring rims!

 

Macmaster,
I may have a set of 16" ssr f-type wheels for sale, 11lbs per wheel, tpms compatible, and brand new. PM me for details

 

Size and offset is all you really need to know.... +48 offset on a 7.5" rim is going to be pretty sunk in there, you'd have to run spacers if you want the wheels more flush.

 

The more positive the offset, the closer in to the body the wheels will sit. The more negative, the further away from the body the wheels will sit.

That is why you'll see supra's/350z's/etc running wheels in the negative or very low positive offset wheels.