Flames

Finally, got our Prius a month ago. Window Tint in the first week. Flames in the Third week (Had to wait for the artwork). Next on the agenda, rims and tires. Mayve in a couple of months.

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As a side note: You wouldn't believe the number and type of looks we get when we're driving around.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AfonsoSilva\";p=\"97853)</div>

The only windows not tinted are the tiny side windows up front and the windshield. The Driver and Passenger side windows are tinted 50%, all back windows (except the lower back window) are tinted 20% and the lower back window is tinted 35% (coupled with factory tint to match the other windows). The tint is Johnsons, but I'm not sure which particular line.

Thanks
--GD

 

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Yeah, I wished Toyota had more metallic color options, but you gotta work with what you got. Post some pics when you get your Prius and the tint, I'd be interested in seeing how mirror tint looks on a Prius. I've seen some white RX400's with a White Tint before, have you considered something like that?

Also, let us know how the 17" work out. I'm saving up for rims/tires but have had a hard time trying to find the right size/weight combination. I'm seriously considering going +3 with 18", but not sure yet.

--GD

 

Well the standard tire size is a 185/65-15 which comes out to:

D=Diameter, C=Circumference, R/M= Revs per Mile
A) 185/65-15 = D-24.5", C-76.9", R/M-824.

If I upgrade to 18" then I would probably switch tires to one of the folowing three depending on availability and price:

1) 205/40-18 = D-24.5", C-76.8", R/M-825
2) 195/45-18 = D-24.9", C-78.3", R/M-810
3) 185/45-18 = D-24.6", C-77.1", R/M-821

Also, Euro/JDM Prius come with a 16" wheel option which I assume would be running on:

B) 185/60-16 = D-24.7", C-77.7", R/M-815
**(If anybody knows for sure, please let me know)

I'm leaning more towards option 2 or maybe 3. The reason being that I live in N. California and the roads are not what you'd consider quality. On my GF's Prelude, we blew out two (2) tires on seperate occasions hitting potholes (215/40-18). Also, I'm not sure that the difference in width between 205 vs 195 would be great enough to offer much better performance (especially considering the Prius soft suspensions) vs the decrease in MPG with the wider tires.

Overall, there's still some uncertainty. The biggest issue I'm having right now is trying to find the right set of rims that offer good style and are "light weight". I'd love the Sparco Racing Viper-R's but I can't get them, I've already got SSR GT-1's on my civic and the Enkei RSF-II's that were on my GF's Prelude are just to heavy.

Naturally, any suggestions anyone might have to offer would be appreaciated.

--GD