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I want these wheels! What are they?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by RandyR.net, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. RandyR.net

    RandyR.net New Member

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    I've looked at about every website I could possibly think of, Googled them, looked at magazines, and can't find these. Help?

    prius.jpeg
     
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    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    I don't have a high-res photo, but I can try to email the author to see if he has one or maybe if he knows where to find them. I've seen some like this in the past, and I believe it was in a magazine, but I can't find it. Ugh!! :)
     
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    I believe you are correct. They do look like they are custom painted wheels. I think I found them. Is this something body shop could do or is this something a wheel shop would have to powder coat or something of that sort?

    http://www.branew.us/wheel/v_110silver.html
     
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    Those look similar too.

    In general, any wheel shop specializing in aftermarket wheels should be able to refer you to reputable powdercoater or send them out for you. You could search locally around you for powdercoaters and go to them directly without having to go through a middle man.
     
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    Yeah I know of one right down the street, but I don't know the process. Do they powdercoat it white or do they powdercoat it and then you have to have it painted? It seems like a lot of money just to get your wheels to be white.
     
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    Generally, you would just specifiy the areas which you want powdercoated and the color. They would mask off the areas you want to keep intact and powdercoat the areas you want colored. Powdercoating is similar to painting but the coating is more durable. You do not have to paint your wheels after they have been powdercoated the color of your choice.
     
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    Powder coating can be done in any color
     
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    Thanks for the info. Does anyone know approx what the cost would be for 4-19"? Approx... just curious. I guess I could always call the shop.
     
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    You're better off calling the shop for quotes.
     
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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Those rims arent cheap expect to pay 3k+, they also weigh a ton so Id love to see how much MPG loss one would see on a prius. I think they make copies though if you dont care and just want the look.
    Heres one but Im not sure they make it in 5x100
    Concept One C-10 Hypersilver (Chrome Stainless Steel Lip) Wheels

    taking another look those are not the Vishnu's. The spokes come all the way to the center on the Vishnu wheels. The one you posted stop right at the lugs and they dont have the twist in the spokes either.
     
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    Nice wheels(y)! Rims plus powdercoating will be expensive but your prius will definitely be original:D. Please provide some pictures if u do get em.
     
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    Thanks! I like those a lot! I just wonder if 19's would look better or 18's. That Prius seems to have 19's on it and I love the look.
     
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    that is a sharp setup...just hard to make a daily driver out of it. But depends on what you are after. I want to lower my car more...but simply is not possible without causing problems.
     
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    If ur not concerned about MPGs, then get the 19s
     
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    The wheels are Branew...did a searh for Branew wheels on a Prius and they came right up.
     
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    I love seeing pics of my gas tank cover! I looked at those rims back in the beginning, but went another way. Just ended up buying the gas tank cover from this company (Branew). My friends have always called me "B", or B-diddy (I have no idea why) so the "B" on there was just made for me! Just a shame it was like $275.