15" wheel center caps

The Gen II caps fit fine. You can buy them on eBay or from the dealer.

Update: bought some on eBay and they did NOT fit either my 2008 or 2010 with 15" wheels. If they have a grooved background around the Toyota Logo they will not fit. You want ones that are smooth chrome. The problem is with the 3 tabs that fit inside the center hole being too big. I used a grinder to remove 2/3 of the tab. But, then found that there is a grove inside the center hole that is at a different depth. These modified caps may fall off.

 

For new center caps, online parts stores may be cheaper than your dealer.

For example, parts.com sells the caps for $10.48 each plus shipping:

Parts.com - For every part of your life

 

I'm want to buy the center caps before my car arrives. Are there any caps out there that are guaranteed to fit the 2010 15" wheels?

 

That's bad news. Xpcman. Let me take a picture of what I have.

 

Are these the ones that don't fit?

 

I'm interested in this answer as well, since I bought some in anticipation of the arrival of my 2010. Maybe it would be a good idea to show the back as well as the front of the caps. The poster mentioned 3 tabs: my caps look like yours on the front, but I think mine have more than 3 tabs. Unfortunately, I don't have them with me at the moment.

 

Yes, I believe those are the ones that do not fit.

In any event, here's a picture of the Gen II 15" wheel. If you look at the center cap (which we've all heard is supposed to fit and seen pictures of it fitting on the Gen III 15" wheel), you'll see it's smoother:

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I guess you can't trust the descriptions given by individual eBay vendors -- not that they're dishonest necessarily, but they in good faith may not know what they're talking about.

I would just get new ones from Parts.com for $10.48 each. Here's a link to the Parts.com page for the center caps (note that if the link page reverted to a general Parts.com page, just plug in that you're looking for parts for a 2004 Toyota Prius, and then click on the "wheels" link):

2004 Toyota Prius Center cap - Parts.com

 

The center caps that fit the Prius are somewhat domed, and the subtle
Circle-T logo is recessed below the surface.

The pair of caps in Boo's pictures are essentially flat, and the very bold
Circle-T stands well above the surface. I'm fairly certain that they are
for the Camry... and maybe other models.

 

Take a look at my post again. I posted pics of both types of caps.

 

Boo,

Absolutely correct.

I was just trying to emphasize the distinguishing features of
domed top and recessed Circle-T on the correct center cap... :rockon:

and flat top with Circle-T standing proud on the wrong one.

 

Ordered from Parts.com. Hopefully I got it right this time. Thanks everyone.

That said, anyone need those caps that don't fit? I have 4.

 

That's right. The Gen II Prius center cap is domed with the lines of the Circle-T Toyota logo recessed instead of raised.

Here's a pic from one of the vendors on eBay:

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And here's a pic of it on my Gen II wheels:

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Can anyone find out the Toyota part number for the correct caps?
thanks

 

The following information was posted in a thread entitled 15" alloy wheels w/center caps

Just called one of the local dealers for the price of the center caps:
Item # 42602-47070
Price (ea) and special order: $74.76​

 

Thanks but that just doesn't sound right for the price (each) price here for center caps was $64 for 4 plus tax but i'm not sure if they are the right cap and don't want to get the wrong ones.

 

Price at parts.com is $10.48 each plus shipping:

2004 Toyota Prius Center cap - Parts.com

 

So we are talking about close to $300 for center caps?
Unreal.

 

I bet there was some miscommunication there.

The center caps have a MSRP of around $16 each (EDIT: actually, MSRP is $15.15).