Wheel Trim Rings

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Reid, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. Reid

    Reid New Member

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    OK, I just removed my trim rings. I think it looks better without them. So my question is: What is the purpose of the trim rings other than looks?:cool:
     
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  2. 4G63

    4G63 I quit boosting

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    its all about aerodynamic?
     
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    Probably protects the real thing against brushing against curbs and other things at the side of the car during parking, etc.
     
    #3 Santiago, Oct 18, 2008
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    The trim rings are there so you can attach these hubcaps to them. :)
     

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    Where did you get these?
     
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    I bought these from a place called 'HubcapMike.com' He calls them 'racing disks', though the term I've heard most is 'baby moons.' They were common in the 50s on custom cars, but they look kinda futuristic to me.
     
    #6 hyo silver, Oct 18, 2008
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    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    I like them!
     
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    mrblaise Go Lakers!!

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    Look like pie tins to me. :D
     
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    I sideswiped a curb last week and got some nasty dings into the rim. If I had the trim ring on that wheel, I suspect it would have been trashed pretty badly.

    Mine have moon disks attached to them for car shows.
     
    #9 Doc Willie, Oct 19, 2008
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