I bought one....A good deal on a 16 inch OEM alloy wheel on eBay.....

2012 Toyota Prius V Factory Stock 16 inch Aluminum Rim with Hub Cap | eBay

I offered him $125, and he took it. So, it's $155 delivered.

I figure that it can't be more than a year old; probably less. I'll keep the best tire off of the current ones, when it's time to replace the tires. That will make a great full size spare.

I figure that, if I wait 2-4 years, until I need tires, the used road wheels will be in poorer shape.

Also, I have an extra wheel cover, if I lose one, even though I have NEW center caps.

I figure that it a good deal overall and wish to share with othe "v" owners.

 

Yes, some people have dispensed with the cheesy wheel covers and have replaced them with center caps. If you do get them, make sure they are the larger ones made for the "v." The smaller ones are for the standard Prius.

 

The proper fitting cap are the same caps for the 2012 Camry alloy wheels.

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY Parts - Camelback Toyota Parts

The Toyota Part# is 42603-12730.

 

Just came back from Discount Tire. I made the appointment on line and got there an hour early. They put the tire on the wheel in 15 minutes, and I'm out the door.

I can make a profit of about $30 for the hub cap/ wheel cover on eBay. The who thing will cost me $280.

I put a Michelin Defender on the wheel, which looked like it had 500 miles on it. The wheel looked cleaner and had less brake dust on it than the ones on my car, which have 3,900 on them.

I had them put a regular valve on it. When it comes to buying new tires, I'll but three and have them move the TPMS sensor to the spare, put a valve on the best of the old tires, and I will still have a full size spare.

There will be no TPMS reprogramming charge at the Toyota dealer.

 

Tru,

You can advertise them for sale on the Private Sale page. I just needed one. I wish I knew, too. But, I did get a good deal. I'm happy.

I live on the other coast, so shipping wasn't cheap.

The 2013 Prius"v" uses the same wheel and tires, so it shouldn't be too hard to sell them.

While they are smaller than yur new wheels and tires, you might want to keep one set for yourself as a full size spare.

 

Start a conversation or a PM with Trusound. The 17's are in demand for those who want the look. The boxes can be had at any tire store, as they throw them away. From Californis to Ohio, shipping would be aboyut $25 each for UPS and about the same by USPS Parcel Post. If you tape two boxes together, it would be cheaper. But, watch out for UPS, since they charge extra for larger sized packages.