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Lowered with 16x7 Konig - 195/50 front 205/50 rear

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by DamonBoost, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. DamonBoost

    DamonBoost New Member

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    Finally got the car done.
    --Specs--
    Springs: Tanabe DF210
    Wheels: Konig Helium 16x7 40mm offset
    Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 195/50/16 front and 205/50/16 rear..

    I love the look of it however I wish the front was a little lower, hopefully the springs will settle some. So far (today only) it looks like I might of lost 3-4mpg which I can deal with. I will update this thread as I get more driving history behind me. The ride quality has not been affected much in my opinion.
     

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  2. Ryephile

    Ryephile The Technophile

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    Lookin' good. The ride height looks nice, just expect big bumps to feel bigger, that's all.

    The wheels add a healthy dose of masculinity to the car. The bronze helps hide how visually light they are. Did you get the weights of the wheels+tires by chance?

    Why the decision to run staggered tire sizes?
     
    #2 Ryephile, Nov 7, 2012
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    nice wheels
     
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    Purely aesthetics is my reasoning on the staggered tire size. When I put the 195/50 on the back I just wasn't happy with the gap left in the wheel well. I tried the following sizes on the car to get the look I was going for: 195/50, 205/50, 205/45. The tire place was extremely patient with me, lol...

    Wheel and Tire Weights:
    195/50: 33lb 8oz
    205/50: 35lb 4oz
    195/45: 34lb 6oz
     
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    Damon, where are you in Arkansas?
    Dan
     
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    N. Little Rock
     
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    Ok, thanks. I am just east of Poplar Bluff, Mo. We jump on 67 there to head to Little Rock.
    Dan
     
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    Those are respectable weights, simlar to the stock steelies with 175 tires.
     
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    What was that weight, I don't remember 32lb 5oz?
     
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    Looking good! I was waiting to see how the C would look lowered on 16s
     
    #10 big pete, Nov 12, 2012
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