Prius C 4 with 16" rims - want to convert to 15"

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  1. mahout

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    You'll hasve to replace the steering rack at the least but thee's no reasonto do so.
     
    #21 mahout, Jun 17, 2013
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    This is a misnomer and it's very self contradicting too :eek:
     
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    They changed the rack because for some reason they decided to go with a wheel that has a different back spacing. You can go get an aftermarket 16" with the correct backspacing and not have this issue... you'll just have to go with a thinner wheel or it will stick out past the fenders.
     
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    As long as you keep the diameter of
    your tires to no more than 23.67" or less, by as much as 1/4 inch, there will be no problem with mpg. And your turning diamete will be same as OEM with 15" tires.
     
    #24 mahout, Jun 23, 2013
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