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Factory - Chrome Wheels?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by StevieB, Jun 23, 2009.

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    Are "factory-chrome wheels" available as an option on either the 15" or 17" rims equipped on the 2010 Prius.

    Or . . is just the stock alloy wheels that would be "chromed" as an after market product?
     
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    No factory chrome wheels are available.
     
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    Thanks! OK then . . . anyone have any idea what the cost would be (per wheel) to "chrome" a 2010 Prius alloy wheel?
     
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    Possibly a lot more than it would cost just to chrome the wheel covers.
     
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    Thanks Boo
     
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    For the 2010's standard 15" full wheel cover, my guess is that an aftermarket wheel cover manufacturer will soon come out with a good quality knockoff wheel cover in chrome for about $75 for four.

    They did that for the Gen II Prius 15" wheel and the current generation Camry wheel. I have a set for my Gen II Prius. I think they look great (not as great as chroming the wheel, but great nonetheless), and have the advantage of being $500 cheaper and much lighter than chroming the stock wheels.
     
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    If anyone can live with the gray wheel covers then they should be satisfied with chrome ones. That's a pretty cheap upgrade. Do they make "Baby Moon" disc for the Prius
     
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    Where did you get your wheels. Do they have a website?
    Thanks.
     
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    I got my Chrome WheelSkin covers from AutoAmenity.com for $74.50 (including shipping). AutoAmenity.com sells quite a few covers, trim rings, hub caps, etc. at decent prices. Here's the link to the Gen II Prius covers:

    IMP-324 Toyota Prius Chrome Wheelskins Hubcaps, Hot Chrome Look for Styled Wheels

    But there's an eBay store that sells the Chrome WheelSkin covers for even less -- just $69.98 (including shipping):

    2005-2009 TOYOTA PRIUS 15" CHROME WHEELSKINS HUBCAPS:eBay Motors (item 290324886062 end time Jul-16-09 23:04:09 PDT)

    Several PriusChatters have gotten Chrome WheelSkins for their Gen II Prius. I first found out about them from this thread:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-main-forum/60560-chrome-wheel-skins.html
     
    #10 Boo, Jul 8, 2009
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