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18 inch wheels?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by cunnink2, Mar 22, 2016.

  1. cunnink2

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    My 2016 Prius 4, Blizzard Pearl should be delivered any day. I plan the following mods:
    (1) Legally tint glass.
    (2) Paint or wrap the roof to black.
    (3) Change wheels / tires to 17" (or 18").

    The Touring models are using 17" wheels and tires, so I assume that is not a problem.
    Has anyone tried 18" and what was the experience and impact on MPG, etc.?
     
    #1 cunnink2, Mar 22, 2016
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    18" wheels? ... Lowering springs will also be needed as well, or your car will look like it's up on tippy toes. ;) :D
     
    #3 xliderider, Mar 22, 2016
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    I had 18's on my Gen3. You will take a decent hit on mpg's and if you're worried about that, don't go that route. It fills the wheel well nicely though.
     
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    Can you tell me the size tire you’re running?
     
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    Sorry, No Prius. But on our 2013 Hyundai Elantra, i switched from 195x65x15 steel wheels & tires to nice 225x45x18" alloy wheels/tires. 18" wheels weren't even recommended. Just as sweet as you would want. Handling & cornering are better. The wider tread & bigger diameter wheels/tires haven't reduced MPG either. Oh, yeah! All 5 used wheels/tires (yes, I now have a spare in the truck) cost $110. Have gotten more compliments about our Elantra, too.
    On our smaller Hyundai Accent, switching from 175x65x14 inch wheels/tires to 195x65x15 wheels/tires, lowered rpms by 300 on the highway, gave better cornering & handling, & RAISED MPG, a trace. Oh, yeah. Our homely Accent has gotten its first compliments, too.
     
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    What width/aspect tire?
     
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    jimmyjam WE KNOW ITS A PRIUS BECAUSE OF THE WAY THAT IT IS.

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    18x8 +35 with 215/40 tires
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    No issues at all, no rubbing, front fenders rolled, rears are rolled and shaved from factory
     

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