Replacing my 15" with 17" Wheels...

cool - post some nice pics!

and before you swap go about 45mph and make a note of your MPG then do the same after you get your new wheels/tires.

 

I did the same thing for my 2008 by putting on OEM 17 inch Scion Rims. I took a 6+MPG hit with a rougher and noisier ride- more noticable on the freeway. The handling and stability and looks were much better with the 17's. I have since switched back to stock.

 

Looking to do the same thing, do you know the weight of the 17 you are getting?

 

Today I replaced my 15"s and picked up a set of 17" Enkei EDR9 wheels in Matte Black with Felken ZE912 tires (215/45/17). The wheels weigh 20.4 pounds each. I wasn't sure about putting black wheels on my Blue Ribbon car but was really happy to see the result.

I will post another picture when the car gets a bath and the sun comes out, and will let you all know if I take much of a mileage hit. I've had snow tires on my 15"s since October so I'm not expecting too much of a difference in mpg.

 

Wheels look good! What is the offset? Is the car lowered?

 

can you open new thread yourself not jacking others thread?? :focus: please post pic of your momo wheels

 

Geez, didn't mean to "jack" the thread. I didn't think the forum needed yet another thread started with the same topic, so very sorry.

Anyway, the car's not lowered and the offset is +38mm.

 

Pictures of original poster's new Momo wheels here...
PriusChat Forums - travwill's Album: New 17" Momo Wheels on White Prius - Picture
Looks great travwill!

 

nice

 

Def down to see some pics

 

Are those Momos the WRS 17"?

EDIT: NVM, they're the Momo Winter. Looks great.

 

I'm down for anything that has the spokes extended all the way to the outer rim. It gives the perception of the wheels having a wider diameter and it looks great when rolling.

 

I replaced my stock rims with 15" Motegi SP 10 in matte black, because I didn't want to void my warranty for my 2010 Prius IV. I wanted to preserve ride comfort as much as possible. I used Tire Rack as a catalogue and my local dealer met the prices. No one had them in stock to look at.

 

I too decided to stay with 15 inch wheels. Went with ELbrus 102 wheels W/ 5 spokes. Been a spoke man for years. If you want to see the wheels go to Tire Rack site and you can even dial in the color of your car. JWB

 

After a lot of looking I too like the look of the Elbrus I02 (15"). Any feedback since you have had them? MPG, ride, wear, etc?
Did you change tires too?

Thanks