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J10
Enkei Performance

• 16x7
• Finish: Black w/Mach Lip

Qty
Price Each
Item(s) Total
For 2017 Toyota Prius v Three
$116.00
$464.00
TPMS Kit (Per Wheel)
4
$56.00
$224.00
Optional Black Valve Sleeve and Cap (Requires TPMS Sensors)
4
$2.99
$11.96
Included Hardware
No wheel installation hardware is included with this wheel.

Important Notes New TPMS sensors must be initialized at the dealer. This charge is not included in the cost of the sensors. If TPMS sensors are not installed in the wheels, the TPMS light will flash for 1 to 2 minutes and then stay permanently illuminated. An audible chime may also be heard at start-up.




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Bridgestone
Ecopia EP422 Plus (H- or V-Speed Rated)

• P205/60R16
• Mazda
• Sidewall Style: Blackwall
• Serv. Desc: 91H 1356lbs (615kg) per tire
  Speed Rating “H”= 130mph (210kph)">

Qty
Price Each
Item(s) Total
For 2017 Toyota Prius v Three
$63.25 Special
$253.00
Free Road Hazard Protection ($24.00 value. Exclusions apply.)

Hunter Road Force™ Mounting and Balancing included free of charge with your Tire & Wheel Package.
Sub-Total:
$952.96

 

Your right that the 17s are stiffening the ride. But changing the size will also affect the speedometer some. You could probably find some used v wheels and put your existing pressure senders in them. Costco or Sams Club usually have good total tire prices short of buying online. By the way, I would test drive a 16" v to be sure the improvement is worth the money. The v is decent on smooth roads and the highway but will never be mistaken for a Lexus in the ride department, particularly on rough roads. As for brand, I like Michelins for ride and their ability to stay in balance.

 

My 17" tires will need replacement this summer. I'm not happy with the harsh ride but have no intention of switching in 16" wheels.
I will research on-line which tires are quiet and less harsh riding. I may even switch from low rolling resistance tires and not worry about a couple of $ of fuel savings. Also, I'll keep the tire pressure at factory specs.

 

Changing from one OEM alloy to another, brand new through the dealership, is guaranteed to be an expensive project. I would just stick with what you've got, stay close to spec on tire pressures, try to get used to it: going to 16" won't be a night-and-day difference I'm sure.

We alternate (on a regular 2010 Prius) between OEM 215/45R17 and 195/65R15 snow tires. The OEM are definitely firmer and less give, but ok, especially staying close to spec pressure.

 

At 17000 miles I purchased a set of 16" wheels and tires w/tpms for our "v"-5 that were OEM "v"-3 takeoffs..
Wanted a higher profile tire for a potentially softer ride...They were advertised as having 5000 miles..?
Not certain they provide a softer ride but I feel more comfortable with the higher profile sidewalls....
They were OEM Michelin energy savers 205/60R16...presently have 51000 on the odometer..
FYIW paid $550.00 for the complete set including shipping from Fla. to Ohio....
Sold our OEM 17's(wheels,tires w/tpms) for $1000.00 inc. shipping to Cal.
When it comes time to purchase new tires, I feel confident the 16"ers will be somewhat cheaper.
BTW the 17's looked better than the 16's....

 

I agree that the 17's do ride harsh at time, but I love the way the steering feels and it take curves since the tires are low profile and are wider than what I'm used to on most Prii.

I had a 2005 with 15's and over 200,000 miles and it seemed to just float like an old Buick! It was actually very nice! My v five is a MUCH nicer car than that one ever was, but it sure doesn't ride near as smooth. I appreciate it for what it is though. Also I think the 17 inch wheels are drop dead gorgeous, and really finishes off the look of the larger fatter wagon. I think the 16 wheels on the v make the car look cheaper overall and sorta cheesy. But I do envy the better fuel economy and nicer ride!

I guess moral of the story; you can't have it all!

 

Is the 2017 Prius v Five still coming with the awful Toyo tires? Replacing them transformed the ride of our v: BF Goodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S tires transform ride quality | PriusChat

A set of four refurbished OEM 16" Prius v wheels are less than $500 from
Replacement Factory OEM Aluminum Alloy Wheels not including shipping and possibly some tax depending on where you live.

The refurbished OEM Toyota Sienna wheels I bought from Wheels and Caps in 2014 were absolutely like new and are still like new in their third winter of use with snow tires.

 

If you buy the 16* wheels from a v through a wrecking yard, you don't also need the (to me) ugly full hubcaps usually seen on the wheels. Mine are siting stacked up on a shelf in my garage. The wheels themselves look a bit like alloys and some cheap center caps with the Toyota logo are an eBay item.

Just posting your exact location should entice some offers for your existing wheels via private messages.

Every time I see the cars run by me with the ultra low profile tires I think of the next pothole.

 

Tpms sensors measure pressure and cost upwards of $500 for a dealer to replace and reprogram your cars cpu. Switch out the sensors you have for zero incremental dollars. Try another car first with 16 s.

 

Meh, too much expense and grief with debatable benefit. You've got the high end rims, rides a little rougher, but how much of an improvement is there, with all the machinations the step down to 16". Check the tire pressures too, maybe they're set high?

 

Pretty sure any other OEM would fit.

 

Find out the offset the wheels have and compare that to the ones you have (or the stock 16s) as the offset affects brake clearance.

Also Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit will picture the current versus the proposed.

 

Hang on to them man!