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Gen 3 Wheels - OEM 17" vs GT86 vs Gen 4

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by gatoman39, Mar 28, 2017.

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Gen 3 OEM 17" vs GT86 (BRZ) vs Gen 4

  1. Gen 3 OEM 17"

    2 vote(s)
    22.2%

  2. GT86 (BRZ)

    5 vote(s)
    55.6%

  3. Gen 4 OEM 17"

    3 vote(s)
    33.3%
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  1. gatoman39

    gatoman39 Junior Member

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    I can't decide what setup to choose. I have the stock 17" rims, also a set of GT86 (BRZ) and a set of the OEM Gen4 wheels. Which do you think looks best on a black 2010 Gen 3?

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    #1 gatoman39, Mar 28, 2017
  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    In order.....A,C,B.

    But......I'm an old fart and I DON'T want my car to be "visually distinct"....and the 'dolphin on a skateboard' look of Priuses doesn't bother me personally.

    Depending on lighting, the G4 rims may look better real-world.
    There are some attractive non-OEM rims out there, but I'm not very wild about the GT86's for Priuses.

    Good Luck!
     
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  3. Imaginex20

    Imaginex20 Active Member

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    The Stock 17's look the best
     
    #3 Imaginex20, Mar 28, 2017
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    Maybe operative word is "black" gen three? It is a factor I think. The gen 4 17" (black with silver inset) look kinda nice with your black car. Still, I'm averse to the rims due to the plastic inserts, but maybe.

    I went through similar excercise lately, was thinking of getting 15" plug-in Prius rims for our silver gen 3, which came stock with the gen 3 17" rims. Trying to forget about it now.
     
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  5. gatoman39

    gatoman39 Junior Member

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    Well said. Black is important here as B&C look very different on other color cars. A looks good on everthing. And by good I mean invisible.
     
    #5 gatoman39, Mar 28, 2017
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    I sometimes google "olmenweg 5a amsterdam". Take a look in street view of Google Map. It's changed a lot over the years. It was my Mom's sister's place, was first there when I was three. Beautiful country and people. Cheers.
     
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    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    I really like the GT86 rims but they don't look right to me on a Prius. The Gen 4 rims are hideous. Of those choices, I'd choose the stock 17". I'm also loving the clear side headlights and tail lights on these foreign Prius.
     
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    In order B, A, C. I love the stock Prius rims but the GT86 look great with a black Prius
     
    #8 Dreamerzcc, Mar 28, 2017
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    Stock. U need lowering springs
     
    #9 Nopho4u, Mar 28, 2017
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    BRZ / GT86

    Don't we all?
     
    #10 JoshM, Mar 29, 2017
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    I gotta say I like the gen 4 wheels on it. Maybe the Prius prime wheels would fit it also?
     
    #11 MagnusAG99, Aug 1, 2017
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