bigger wheels on gen III prius II

Pfftttt... for those in Australia wanting the OEM 17" wheels, they can be ordered from TMC Japan thru TMCA, but be prepared to pay $1000 AUD each for them!

What a joke!

 

I love your setup in both rims and tint. Can I ask how dark your tint is? Did you get all 10 windows done (except the windshield of course)? I'm thinking about doing 30 tint for all windows.

 

The fronts are 35% & the two rear doors are 18%. However, I wanted them all the 35%. So we are taking it back new week to have the 2 rear windows re-done. The hatch and the bottom rear panel window was also done. They forgot to tint the two tiny windows up front. So, they will do those also. Everything is tinted except those 2 tiny windows in the front. ;-)

 

Any update on MPG differences? I actually had picked out the same rims to go on my Blizzard Pearl, but am looking at these tires to go with them:

Continental ContiExtremeContact

 

Venom: Well, today is only my 3rd day driving the car. My husband has driven since we bought it on 08/25. So, actually I'm just figuring out how to read the displays. I'll start keeping track more now that I'm getting pretty comfy with the car.

I know we will NEVER be true hyper-milers. So my goal is to be high 40's and maybe low 50's. (only when I drive it) My husband seems to be addicted to power mode. So between the 18" wheels & power mode, we'll be happy to double our mileage from my previous Mazda 3. (24 mpg)

If you're planning on getting the 18's. I suggest you really pay attention to the width of the Continental tires. My fronts tires only slightly stick out past the wheel well. Very slightly. (8.7" width)
The road noise has definitely increased, but I like the grip and feel much better than the 15's. The car feels really planted to the street now.

Yep, I too was sold on these wheels when I saw them on blizzard white. Can you say....HOT!! ;-)

 

Do you guys like these rims?

Enkei Performance T-Fork Machined w/Anthracite Accent

Also, they seem to be available with a +45mm offset which would seemingly fit better with our cars.

 

Nice pics! Congrats on the wheels! Glad I could help.

 

I like those. I really like wheels with multiple spokes for the Prius. They add a little FLAVOR to the look. I also like the Montegi MR105. I don't know the weight and all, but this was by 2nd choice.

Motegi Racing MR105 Machined w/ Silver Wheel Rim Package at WheelsNext.com

 

I like those as well, especially in this color combo as attached. But...I have a similar style of rims on my BMW where there are the "bolts" on the lip area & that would be impossible to keep clean on a daily driver.

 

I agree I like that color best. Yeah, I was thinking about those murderous rivets. Hence, the reason I leaned towards the SP 10. I know first hand about those rivets as the wheels on my G37 have them. GRRRHHHH..... I literally take Q-tips to clean those things at times.

 

I like what you have selected for 17 inch rims. Perhaps I could have saved a few thousand by purchasing a IV or III.

 

I am not sure what is going on in your situation but that hit seems extraordinary. I have seen about 3 mpg hit so far with 17 inch 17 lb wheels and Michelin tires.