Wheel Offset Recommendations: 16" x 7" with 205/55/16

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by x-tnsiv, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. x-tnsiv

    x-tnsiv Junior Member

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    I'm new to modding the prius and have a Gen 3 plug-in. It is currently ALL STOCK.

    I want to change the wheels out for a 16x7" with the OE size diameter tire of 205/55/16 for fuel economy.

    And what would be the lowest offset of the same size wheels if I lowered the car and wanted to maintain the most tire friendly alignment?

    Wondering what is the lowest offset wheel that you can go with, without poking? I saw a set of used 16"x7" ET+33 that I'm interested in, but not sure if I should stick with something with a +40's offset (especially if I eventually lower it)

    I tried searching, but it seems most are going with 17's and 18's. Not too many are going with 16's.
     
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    Been bitten by the mod bug huh! Nice!

    You see most going with 17 or 18's because Toyota has an OEM option of a 17 inch wheel. The OEM 17 incher has a +50 but still looks sunken in to me. People going with 18's, well, it looks better lol.

    There is a pretty big wheel thread on here as well which may or may not help.. So from what I've seen, a conservative offset would be +38 all around. Or if you have a choice +40 in the front and +38 in the rear. +38 in the front will have a TINY bit of poke but will still look great.

    I am currently just running the stock 15's which are +45 with a 10mm spacer in the rear and 5mm spacer in the front. The front is pretty close to being in line with the front and the rear could probably go out a few more mm's to be aligned with the fender (I've been told 12mm is the sweet spot) but I am happy with it. Soon will be getting 18's tho.

    Hope this helps..
     
    #2 James Powers, Dec 19, 2018
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