[Toothyoda]

I notice that quite a number of the dealer options are including the 17 inch rims and Pirelli tires. Are there experiences/opinions shared on this subject? Thanks.

 

[AgentElrond]

Mine "just plain came with 'em" (wasn't much of a choice, except to keep waiting); don't know if I'd have added them myself, but I like the way they look.

 

[frenchie]

They are a good way to :
- increase tyre replacement budget
- increase road noise
- kill gas mileage
- degrade comfort

 

[durhamNC]

17 inch rims

I posted a similar topic about dealers that *just put* these rims on the cars. It jacks the price up $1300. I probably would have thought they were cool in my 20s, but it's not worth that kind of money to me now.

DurhamNC

 

[Jonnycat26]

They are a good way to :
- increase tyre replacement budget
- increase road noise
- kill gas mileage
- degrade comfort

Add to that:
- Reduce drift on highways
- Make handling a little sharper.

Keep in mind, the Euro spec Priuses get 16" wheels... we're only getting 15" wheels.

 

[AgentElrond]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Joel]

So you say these are the facts regarding all larger wheel / tire combinations for the Prius? Do you have instances of proof or
are you guessing?

They are a good way to :
- increase tyre replacement budget
- increase road noise
- kill gas mileage
- degrade comfort