These rims are painted, right?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Prius_Gnome, May 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM.

  1. Prius_Gnome

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    I bought the Prius used several years ago. It did not come with hubcaps. As far as I know, the OEM rims are alloy so that means they're not painted, right? There shouldn't be any "peeling paint" or "bubbling"? I ask because mine look like the attached photos and I don't have a reference point to compare if unpainted rims should be peeling. So it seems the previous owner painted the rims to make it look nice before selling it?

    In the end, it's only aesthetics, right? I can just buy some hubcaps to cover them up and I'll never have to worry about them, right?
     

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    #1 Prius_Gnome, May 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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    They are painted, as you can tell by it pealing....
    And yes, wheel covers will hide them.
     
    #2 ASRDogman, May 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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    Hubcaps stock will help aero also.
     
    #3 Grit, May 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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    There are no hub caps, only wheel covers.
     
    #4 ASRDogman, May 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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    Only a minuscule amount. Most people will not notice any difference in gas mileage. Took our wheel covers off right away, they're still sitting somewhere in my garage.

    SM-S936U ?
     
    #5 xliderider, May 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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    Thanks for the confirmations. Yeah, I'll just buy some wheel covers. Thanks all!
     
    #6 Prius_Gnome, May 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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