Which 17" wheels are better?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by mediahound, Aug 7, 2013.

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Which 17" wheels are better?

  1. Persona package wheels

    6 vote(s)
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  2. Prius Plus wheels

    16 vote(s)
    72.7%
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  1. mellowjd

    mellowjd Junior Member

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    Looking really good. where did you get them and how much?
     
    #21 mellowjd, Aug 28, 2013
  2. mediahound

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    I ended up getting a good deal on them from the Toyota dealership along with the purchase of my Prius. They had to order them from the regional distributor and it took a few days.

    You might search on eBay, there are a few Toyota dealerships that sell these rims on eBay for what seems like a good price.

    Note, the stock Prius lug nuts do not fit these rims. The tire shop sold me these slim lug nuts in black, which matches my Black Prius nicely, although they also come in the standard silver:

     
    #22 mediahound, Aug 28, 2013
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    They look sweet! im jealous
     
    #23 CdotK, Aug 28, 2013
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    Keep in mind that the Persona wheels have a higher offset and are less likely to protrude into the airstream and wreck aerodynamics. The offset on the Plus wheels is still high to be acceptable though. You just don't want to go to a wider wheel and a much lower offset.
     
    #24 F8L, Aug 30, 2013
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    Clear Water Toyota has the Prius Plus TRD wheels listed on eBay for $1450 per set of four. Nice looking wheels but a little pricey. If you add tires, mounting, and balancing it will be well over $2000.
     
    #25 vito.a, Sep 1, 2013
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    I don't know what you expect to pay for them but they are MSRP $2,499 wheels. I paid $1,325. at my local dealer plus tax, which is about the same as what they sell on ebay for without tax.

    Tires, mounting and balancing are a given for any new wheels you buy.
     
    #26 mediahound, Sep 1, 2013
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    I think those wheels fit the best. I'm thinking of replacing the 15" when I get mine. In comparison, do you notice a degradation in ride quality/noise etc?
     
    #27 prinut, Sep 11, 2013
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    It's a little bumpier over bumps but handling is way better. Nothing noticeable in terms of noise. I think the stock wheels and tires were actually noisier.
     
    #28 mediahound, Sep 11, 2013
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    Definitely bumpier...I just realize you have lowering springs which would definitely contribute to a harsher ride!
     
    #29 prinut, Sep 11, 2013
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