Real wheel skirts.

Try this Toyota Prius Hybrid Wheel Skirts

 

For the wheel caps they don't specify if it's for 15 or 16 inch wheels. I sent them a query about it.

 

the Hybrid Effects wheels skirts dont match the body lines at all ...yuk yuk

 

I think you are being overly harsh here. Because the Prius was not designed with wheel skirts, fitting aftermarket skirts are not going to seamless blend in. The rear wheels just stick out too far. It's going to be hard to make skirts blend in any better.

I think they've a good job with them.

 

all they have to do is cut a it a bit higher with a better angle IMO

 

and wil these fit with the touring 195 wheels?

 

I emailed them. The wheel caps are for 15" wheels only (for now) and are attached using double sided tape.

 

You're kidding! Double-sided tape? We'll want to remove those for cleaning/inspection. Tape ain't gonna cut it.

 

Folks,

in the interest of clarity and fairness, it would be best to state in each
posting which of the two rear wheel skirts are being addressed, either those
by lyekka, or those by Hybrid Effects. Although I have been
following the developments closely, it was not immediately clear to me that
the sticky tape method of attachment is used by Hybrid Effects.

On the other hand, lyekka has said:

Details like this may make a significant difference in the fitment of the
parts, ease of removal, and perceived suitability and quality of the offerings.

Again, I ask that to avoid confusion and misunderstanding -- and possible hard
feelings --posters identify the maker of the shirts being discussed in each post.

 

I'm waiting for lyekka version.

 

Here is the response I got by email

So if they're taped to the rings only, you could remove the ring+cap to perform your inspection?

 

+1

IMO hybrideffects piece is YUCK

 

For Hybrid effects, sticky double sided tape was for the wheel caps, not the skirts IIRC.

 

I think the Hybrid Effects skirts will look great. The design is almost as good as it could get for the size and price. I tried to see how well a skirt could be made on this post here http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/46100-adding-rear-wheel-skirts.html and found that my design and the Hybrid Effect design almost match. If you were to refine my design to make it actually work you would realize that in order make enough room for the tire you must push out the skirt at the bottom a few inches. You don't see that in my poster board design but it really is needed.

With that said the only thing I could see that may make the Hybrid Effects skirt look a little better would be to give it a more bubble shape and try to lose the very very small flair at the bottom. That flair actually looks like it might be so small you might not even notice it unless the lighting is just right.

If you want a more smooth skirt the only other option is to have a very large body kit to start at the rear door and end at the rear bumper like the Yura style seen here. http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/37756-aero-prius-yurastyle.html#post506048

If someone can make a skirt look smooth like Yura, small like Hybrid Effects, and cheap like Hybrid Effects well then you have my money but because of the shape of the car and the way the tire sticks out there really is no other way to make a small skirt other than the way Hybrid Effects made it.

I'll report back with my review of the Hybrid Effects skirts when I get them.

 

Any progress on the skirts?

 

Anyone know if they'll fit the 2009?

 

I sent a PM to Lyekka on 07/27/08 asking about progress. I haven't gotten a
response.

I sure would like to see a second offering in the very near future... even a
PhotoShopped graphic to show where she's going would do for a starter.

 

I would be interested in a set as well.