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17" tires and wheels

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by fadec, Jan 12, 2010.

  1. fadec

    fadec Junior Member

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    I just purchased 17" Motegi SP-10 for my 08. Should I mount 205-45/17 or 215-45/17? I want the look, but would like to salvage all the MPG's I can. That said, ride quality means more to me that MPG's

    Thanks

    "Ride quality"....what the heck did you buy a Prius for?:confused::confused:
     
    #1 fadec, Jan 12, 2010
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    Hey, the ride is not that bad!! Actually, it's pretty good. I do have the Touring tho? I would go with the 205's if you want a better ride.
     
    #2 alexilic, Jan 12, 2010
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    I'd go with the 205s. The 215s look cool but I hate the MPG hit. If they every come out with a LRR tire that I like that will fit my 17s I'll do the 20r5s instead of the 215s again. I am so sore with the MPG hit that I put my stock 15s back on and am installing the dB Super E-Spec tires tomorrow to get my MPG back.
     
    #3 F8L, Jan 12, 2010
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    I have a Touring as well and absolutely love the ride quality. I have had so many cars in my life time it's crazy, but my favorite is my Prius and just overall how it drives!

    Lets see some pics after you get them installed!
     
    #4 PRIUS007, Jan 15, 2010
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    I'd love to see those rims on!! Hurry up! Also, since your in the area, I have a cousin who's a manager of a Discount Tire down in Bloomingdale?.. He gives my family and friends pretty good discounts!! Let me know if you need tires.
     
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    I'm using 215/45/17 tires(Goodyear LS2000).... and my ave mpg is 46-47.....
     
    #6 bino, Jan 16, 2010
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    I want to throw some 17's on mine too
     
    #7 wisnergilbert, Jan 16, 2010
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    Im leaning towards the Cooper Zeons. I've had such good luck with Cooper tires. They make it in both the 205 and the 215.
    Hey alexilic thanks for the offer.
    I will post some pix as soon as I get them mounted.
     
    #8 fadec, Jan 17, 2010
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    How about some 16.5s and do the stretch look?
     
    #9 a_gray_prius, Jan 17, 2010
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    because it look sick yo!

    [​IMG]
     
    #10 F8L, Jan 17, 2010
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Hey man, I'm just giving the dude options.
     
    #11 a_gray_prius, Jan 17, 2010
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    I got my tires and wheels mounted I really like them. I don't know how to post pixs
     
    #12 fadec, Jan 25, 2010
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    the best way is to host your pic online.. flickr, picassa, mobile me, etc.. and put the link in your post. You have to use the little picture icon that says "insert image"
     
    #14 alexilic, Jan 25, 2010
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    are you saying that the 205s will take less a hit on the MPG compared to the 215?
     
    #15 johnnyn1322, Mar 30, 2010
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    In theory yes. Less tread width will reduce friction between the tire and road. You may get more sidewall squirm with a taller sidewall but I think the friction is the worse of the two.
     
    #16 F8L, Mar 30, 2010
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