Hi All, I have a 2007 prius and just upgraded to the touring supension. I love the new 2010 17 inch prius wheels and am thinking of ordering them once the car/parts are available in April or May??. Anyway, is there anything special about them? are they lighter weight for the prius than say the corrolla wheels of the same size? how do you think they would look on the gen 2? Anyway, i am aware of the tire size needed and the hit on gas mileage. I think i will be buying a gen 3 in 2010 (maybe a Tech package with solar roof and LEDs if Toyota offers it LOL. Anyway let me know your thoughts-MJ
Hi markwjones and welcome to PC The wheels will cost you a mint, so you'd do better to think aftermarket. The LED's don't come w/ the solar roof panel. The sales packages simply aren't arranged that way, so you get one or the other, but not both together. Sorry for the double whammy.
For your info.: weight comparison ce28 ecodrives 15 inch: 10.1 lbs 16 inch: 10.8 lbs Prius factory wheels 15 inch 14.3 lbs 16 inch 15.2 lbs 5X100 mm holes 45 mm offset 6jj rim size 2004-2009 Prius 15X6JJ: 5X100mm PCD, 45mm offset 16X6JJ: 5X100mm PCD, 45mm offset 2010 Prius 15X6J: 5X100mm PCD, 45mm offset 17X7J: 5X100mm PCD, 50mm offset Sorry, we don't know the wheel weight yet for the 2010. If I were you I'd get the Volk Racing ce28 Ecodrive 16" for the gen II. I suspect they are lighter, probably won't drop the mileage, and while expensive (about $400 each), won't "break the bank" as the Toyota wheels would. There was a picture of the Volks on this board - use the search function. They are available in two colours.
Just curious about this activity. What was involved in upgrading your 2007 to the touring suspension? Who did it (dealer or third party) and what costs were involved?
See BerkshirePrius' excellent thread: http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-main-forum/41925-touring-suspension-parts-research.html The short of it is: 1. For the 2004 and 2005 Standard Prius, the following suspension parts are different on the Touring: a. Front Stabilizer Bar b. Front Struts c. Front Springs d. Rear Stabilizer Bar e. Rear Shocks f. Rear Springs 2. For the 2006 and later years Standard Prius, the Front Struts and Springs are the same as the Touring's, so only the following suspension parts are different on the Touring: a. Front Stabilizer Bar b. Rear Stabilizer Bar c. Rear Shocks d. Rear Springs
would you know what brand? I'll be putting on 17"(17x7.5 et 48 to be exact) wheels on my prius next month... and I don't know what brand of tires would work best for the prius (LLR tires).....
Go to Tirerack.com and they have excellent info on what the 'right' tires for you to upsize your Prius to 17" wheels.
I believe that the 17" wheels on the 2010 Prius that were at the different Prius Connection and auto shows had either Bridgestone TURANZA EL400 or Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 in the 215/45R17 size. This does not mean that these have the lowest rolling resistance or work best with the Prius. Also, it's not yet known what tires will actually be on the production models.
Bino, Just a clarification: I meant to say that they showed two different tires on the 17" wheels -- the Bridgestone Turanza El-400s that are now on the Gen II Touring Edition and the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 -- an indication and example of how they hadn't yet decided what will actually be on the production car.
thanks for the clarification... at least I have an idea on what brand of tires they are looking at.....
The EL400s are found on the Corolla with 16" alloys (S and opt. on XLE, 205/55R16). The HX MXM4 are found on the 01-07 TSX (205/55R17). To be honest, I'm not too excited about either of those. The Pilots that are on the TSX don't seem to be that great (is it the tyres or the lack of EBD that's giving the TSX longish braking distances? Or maybe it's the pads??). The reviews of the EL400 on the Corollas are so-so. I'd rather take the MXV4 Plus or MXV4 S8 from Michelin. They're pricier but imo better tyres (quieter, smoother, and just as good, if not slightly better lifespan. They're also LRR because they're part of the "Energy" line). Heck, I'll probably swap them for WRs anyway.
Hello all, I'm considering buying the Prius IV and adding the 17" wheels (which would mean I'd be buying them from Toyota parts). Does anyone know what this will cost? I'm doing this because I love the look of the 17" wheels but I don't want to buy a V and pay the $4500 for the Advance Tech Package. Wondering if this is a way to get the V "look" at a lower cost. Thanks in advance.
Then don't pay for the AT Package. The V is only $1,400 over the Prius IV. Not $1,400 + $4,500. I'm assuming LA isn't ordering any Prius V w/Nav only?
That's exactly what I originally wanted (and still want), but my dealer tells me Toyota isn't sending any Vs with only Nav. Even the 'build your own' page on theT oyota website doesn't give you the option of just Nav.
Look at a different region and try to build there -- enter a zip code from downtown Chicago, for instance (60601) and try a build as though you were in Illinois. If you really want the 17" wheels, do not order a IV and add the wheels (unless you also really want the Solar Roof Package). The wheel are very expensive (as are the tires), and you also are getting the LED headlamps which are pricey. You could not buy all of these things separately for less than the MSRP change in going from a IV to a V.
