Pimping the Prius

Love the wheels cunnink2! What tires you got on? I am planning to have the same setup installed on my Prime ;-)

 

I just took off my winter tires/rims and put OEM rims and summer tires back on. I left off the "goofy hubcaps" too, and am wondering if anyone knows of a link to get center caps to fit those wheels?

 

Found 'em (but a bit expensive). Anyone here try these?

 

That's what I have...

 

Great looks, however, what do you guys suggest for those looking for improved handling. what can be done bettering the Touring model for improved handling...Thanks Guys

 

What model is this? How did you Raise the cargo floor for more storage and flat floor? Pictures? Did you lose the spare for even more storage?

 

How is the roof paint job holding up?

 

It looks PRETTY smoove. I'd be worried about night driving with that dark of a tint though...

 

Love it! Especially the wheels!

 

In order: know how to drive the car as-is at its limits, better tires, stiff rear sway bar , bigger front swaybar, better suspension

 

cost 18-21$ at dealer website.....

 

Your car looks amazing. I'm inspired. I'm going for the same look. If you ever want to see your cars replica, just come on by to Dubai.

The OEM rims are 17x7 while you have installed 17x8. You are facing no issues with the width?

 

Love the wheels....how was the fuel mileage hit?

 

By how much do you think your mpg decreased after the bigger rims and tires?

 

The 215 45R 17 is actually a smaller diameter tire at 24.6 inch, than the OE 195 65R 15 at 25 inch.
If there's any reduction it's small and might even be an increase after new tire wear in as the speedometer error is actual speed of 68.9 mph when the speedo reads 70 mph with the 215 45R 17. The 4/10s of a inch wider tire doesn't seem to make much of a hit to mpg either in my experience with a larger diameter and wider 205 65R 15 tire, and my tires are about the same amount larger diameter as the 215 45R 17 tire is smaller than the OE tire size. and both non OE tires are real close in width at close to a half inch wider than the OE tires.. My speedo error is actual speed 71.4 mph when the speedometer reads 70 mph. Not really much diff in mpg that I'm noticing anyways, but I'm getting much better traction using Michelin 205 65R 15 Defender LTX mud and snow (light truck and SUV tires) rated at 99T. go figger, right? The LTX mud and snow sure aren't LLR tires by any stretch of imagination.