I bought a set of new 17" Prius Five wheels and will be taking them in tomorrow to have Bridgestone Ecopia EP422's put on thanks to the advice I've gotten on this forum. I ordered new center caps from the dealership today and they will be in tomorrow too, but my questions is will the lug nuts from my 15's work on the 17's? I would have asked the dealer today, but just thought of it!
I have the 17''s (Canadian Touring model). Here's a lug nut pic: As an alternative to the stock 215/45R17 a few people have been using 205/50R17. It's virtually the same diameter as 195/65R15. AFAIK, Ecopia Ep422 is available in the alternate as well as stock 17" size, while Michelin Primacy is only available 215/45R17.
When I purchased my used Prius 5, 17" wheels, they came with lug bolts and the center caps. I'm sure I used the ones that came with the factory 15" wheels.
I assume he will put the proper low profile tires on the 17 inch wheels - then the overall diameter will stay about the same. Hence, no major change in the "speedo".
Thank you very much! I am going with the 205/50/17 tires all thanks to the F8L for all the tire info you've so kindly shared here.
My pleasure. I just like to try stuff and hopefully help others make a sound decision. Remember what I said about the EP422 being a fairly mushy tire compared to say the PureContact or Primacy MXM4.
