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Help steer me in right direction on 17" tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by AZGeek, Mar 12, 2012.

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  1. The Critic

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    We may be splitting hairs, but the differences do exist. Of course, whether or not the end user notices them is a different story.
     
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    I agree. :) Except I would say that the differences may exist. I'm hesitant to use words that convey definitive messages unless I know for certain. :p

    Thankfully in the majority of cases the OE equipment is worse than the aftermarket offerings so most people are happy with the swap. I read that Michelin has a 60% Repurchase rate among first year owners. So it is likely CT200h owners will replace their OE Michelins with the same tire. If statistics are to be believed. LOL
     
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    Ok. Bit the bullet and have ordered the the following, matching the stock 17's that come with the 2012 (whenever that will be for me :rolleyes:)

    Momo Winter 2 17x7 with 5x100 bolt, 50mm offset
    Michelin Primacy MXM4, 215/45Rx17

    So now I'll have to see which arrives first. These, or the actual car.

    Thanks, again, to all of you who helped me with this.
    :rockon:
     
    #23 AZGeek, Mar 15, 2012
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    NP man. :)

    FWIW I really really like those tires.
     
    #24 F8L, Mar 15, 2012
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    My votes on the wheel/tire package arriving 1st but hopefully u get both on the same day so u can install em right away;). I got mine(rims & tires) in 2 days & you're in the same state where they ship from so I would imagine 1 or days max.
     
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    Just got an update from Discount Tire. Momo said they only have +38 offset for the 5x100 bolt pattern for the Prius. Discount called Toyota to confirm that this should still place a 17x7 tire within the wheel well, somewhat less than flush.
     
    #26 AZGeek, Mar 16, 2012
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    AZGeek, if I may, I know you're probably going based on the stock setup but for a better(as in more flush & aggressive) stance, IMHO, I think the +38 offset may be the better choice:).
     
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    No such luck.:( The wheels arrived today. :) But I'll keep them in layaway until the @#$&#! Prius gets here.:( I want to use the TPMS sensors from the stock set up and just transfer to the new set-up.
     
    #30 AZGeek, Mar 20, 2012
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