How to remove prius plastic rims?

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  1. tahmid007

    tahmid007 Junior Member

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    Hi guys I'm new to this sort of thing and was wondering if anyone knows how I can remove these plastic rims which cover my alloys please
     

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    they just pry off. wrap a rag around your screwdriver so you don't scratch the rim.
     
    #2 69shovlhed, Jul 21, 2013
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    You can also reach behind the plastic rims with your fingers on any of the spokes, just below the outer rim, and give it a good pull and they will pop right off.
     
    #3 jdcollins5, Jul 21, 2013
  4. Justdidit

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    Yup, i just yanked mine off - I'd highly doubt u'll break one.
     
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    There's some good footage of Priuschat members sitting next to a just-released 2010 Prius at the Detroit Auto Show, yanking the rims off to see what the new tires looked like.

    They might have been replaced.
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, Jul 22, 2013
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    I second this, grab the plastic with your fingers and pull, they will come right off.
     
    #6 Daves09prius, Jul 22, 2013
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    I'll take em if you dont want em anymore.....
    :)
     
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    Mine come off really easily. Then again I got my Prius used.
     
    #8 DrD_priusnerd, Aug 31, 2013
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    Why does Toyota put cheap plastic trim on the wheels? Do they serve any purpose ie increase MPG? Anyone noticed any change in MPG without the crappy plastic wheel covers?
     
    #9 Skateruk, Nov 19, 2013
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    Smooth wheel covers can increase mileage. I assume Toyota went with the rings to have a compromise between looks and mileage. I have gone without the rings for a tank or two, I didn't notice a difference, but I'm sure there is a small one.
     
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    I haven't noticed any change in MPG either. Might depend on how much highway driving you do.

    I've been debating painting them to match the car color and putting them back on.
     
    #11 Sirius, Nov 30, 2013
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