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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by serj_ka, Mar 30, 2019.

  1. serj_ka

    serj_ka New Member

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    Hello,
    Recently I've lost one of the covers. So i went to a dealer and found out that a new cover will cost me more then a hundered bucks to get a new one. That's pretty crazy...
    I want to get a new set of 4 covers...

    I've got a usual set of rims on my wheels[​IMG] and the oem covers come with a 1" lendth "tooth" that are inserted onto the rims(i don't know how to call them) [​IMG] [​IMG] .

    So, i wasn't able to find a compatible set of covers, every set i can buy, come with those "teeth" that are too long, aproximately 1.5", so they don't fit and can't be placed on the rims.

    Do you know where can i get a suitable set?
    I'm not from US, so i'l have to order the on internet.
     
    #1 serj_ka, Mar 30, 2019
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    Are there any in wrecking yards from a crashed car? Yes, original ones are expensive, no matter what the car.
     
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    Unfortunately no

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    Yeah, like one month after I took possession of my '17 Two Eco, I took those damned covers off. The actual wheel beneath is nice enough. Just take off the covers, sell them, and use the money to buy the center caps for cheaper.
     
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    Well, yeah, but i thought about some nise two-color covers, like black and silver. It's a much better to my eyes, the the naked rims

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    I've notice a few locally with a couple of zip-ties per.

    Or take them all off and get centre caps? Maybe aftermarket are available now.

    They can be a mixed bag. I recen't got some aftermarket (3rd gen) centre caps, required a few mods but worked out ok. Under $20 (US) for set of 4, plus shipping.
     
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    Instead of taking the other 3 off - take off the other one on that side. Anyone looking at your car can only see one side at a time - one side with hubcaps, the other with the alloys. And keep the one you took off as a spare. I did that many years ago with steel-rims.

    As suggested, you can get a cap for the alloys.
     
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    Zip-ties work alright, that's for sure

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    Depends on your location I guess, but if you're in an area with a lot of rain, centre caps are good for keeping the hubs from rusting all to heck. Maybe better than the wheel covers?
     
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    I already have one FL all orangy actually..

    In order to paint some of the rims 'spikes', to i have to remove the wheel?

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    #11 serj_ka, Mar 31, 2019
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    I ordered an oem aftermarket on eBay for $25 brand new. Fit great
     
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    Link?

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    Check car-part.com or eBay


    iPhone ?
     
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