Gen1 5-Bolt wheel conversion?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by vaughnstark777, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. vaughnstark777

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    Is there any Toyota/Lexus vehicles that could be used as doners to make my gen1 use 5-bolt wheels?
     
  2. kutcht1

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    I have not seen different wheels on a prius in my area. Anything can be done with the right money and time, but is it worth is since there is no possible way to make a GEN1 prius look cool or look cool driving it anyway. Drive it the way it is and smile every time you fill up.
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  3. Britprius

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    The gen2 parts should fit without to much modification if any. On the rear use gen2 hub bearing units with gen2 drums although the gen1 drums could be re drilled for 5 studs .
    On the front get gen2 hubs (come with the bearings) re drill the rotors for 5 studs or fit the gen2 vented rotors. I have not done this but I have done considerable checking on the components such as drive shaft splines etc, and believe all should fit.

    John (Britprius)