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Use Gen II wheels on Gen III?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Rick123LKJ, Feb 2, 2013.

  1. Rick123LKJ

    Rick123LKJ Junior Member

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    I have a 2010 prius with 15 inch factory alloys/hubcaps and would like to switch them out with 16 inch 7 spoke alloys from a 2009 prius (with new tires). Bolt number (5) and size (100mm) is the same. Does anyone know if there is a reason why this swap would not be OK?
     
    #1 Rick123LKJ, Feb 2, 2013
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    twould be fine.
     
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    fine but ugly
     
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    IMO, they look better than the 09+ wheel when all trim rings/hubcaps are removed.
     
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    I agree- when compared to the '09 15 inch wheels and trim rings-but I really like the touring edition 7 spoke wheels. I actually prefer them to the 17" alloys. The 17's, IMO are a bit "too much" for the car-like Toyota is trying to make it something it is not.
     
    #5 Rick123LKJ, Feb 3, 2013
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    Rick, I thought of doing this myself, but didn't in the end. Anyway, here's roughly what they look like on a Gen III (Photoshopped, mind you): Plug-in UK Gen 2 wheels.jpg
     
    #6 Christopher O'Brien, Feb 4, 2013
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