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  1. Pdxprimeguy

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    Used 3mm spacers from amazon. I been waiting a long time to get these rims. Wish I got them sooner! Had to buy the center caps too. Not cheap either.

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    Very cool. What size is it?
     
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    215/45/17. Fits great!
     
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    Let us know how much mpg hit it will have on your regular long drive on the highway. It looks great, but I just can't justify the loss of mpg (or EV range) just for the looks. Plus, wheel costs and more expensive tires. I'm just too frugal.:LOL:
     
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    They are slightly heavier and I will lose mpg. But worth it for me since I have decided to keep the car longer. Might as well improve the performance and looks!

    Going to hold off for a year or 2 until I get the RAV4 prime.
     
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    I sincerely apologize for bringing up such an old thread.
    I recently bought a set of BRZ factory wheels that looks exactly like OP’s.
    My question is, are the 3mm spacers the only parts I need to get these correctly installed?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    You're going to need a different set of lugnuts as well.

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    Those look great. I have a set of new brz wheels lined up. Why do we need a 3mm spacers? I figured some splined cone lug nuts would be it
     
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    Regarding the need for spacers, Gen 3 Prius hatchbacks had clearance issues on the rear with the brake caliper holders.

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    Thank you so much for the quick responses.

    I looked up the BRZ wheels and it says the hub bore is 56.1mm, while the Prius' hub bore is 54.1.

    Would you be so kind to point me in the right direction as to where I can obtain the correct spacers and lug bolts all at once?
    Thanks in advance boss!
     
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    Wow thank you so much!

     
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    So sorry, one last question, do I just need longer lug bolts for the rears or would I need to change them all together due to conical/ball seats on the lug bolts?
     
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    You can get by with the original wheel studs, just don't over torque the lugnuts.

    Yes, you will need a set of lugnuts with conical or acorn type seating area.

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    Thank you so much for always responding so fast and all the information!
     
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