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Brake size for SE and XSE

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mithrandir, Sep 10, 2024.

  1. Mithrandir

    Mithrandir New Member

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    Hello,
    I want to install winter tires on rims. The XSE has a 19 in diameter wheel. I want to go to a 17 wheel. I want to confirm if the brakes are the same size for the SE and XSE model. I am buying aftermarket rims and want to make sure there are no issues. I have checked all dimensions but I don't know about the brake size.
    Thank you.
     
    #1 Mithrandir, Sep 10, 2024
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Almost certainly there are no differences in the brake dimensions.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Sep 10, 2024
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    Brake sizes don't vary by trim - there should be no problem fitting 17" wheels to the higher trims due to brakes.

    There is a shock absorber difference between the trims - presumably some tuning for the different tyre profiles. So maybe a 19" car with 17" wheels might be a bit softer than a car originally intended for 17"?

    The PHEV does have bigger front brake rotors than the HEV.
     
    #3 KMO, Sep 11, 2024
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    toyota installed my tire choice of snows tires on steel rims (225/55 r 17 xl
    17” rims no problem over the brake rotors
     
    #4 Xse, Sep 12, 2024
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