Are the 17" tires really that much better for Gen 5?

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  1. PriusTech

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    The 16" Prius touring wheels weigh 15 lbs. A 17" CT200H wheel weighs 25 lbs.

    All factory wheels have to meet Japanese and USA standards for strength. Besides being weaker magnesium corrodes more easily and if it catches fire in a crash it cannot be extinguished. One fault of the Prius touring wheel is that they corrode at the tire bead area and it causes slow leaks.
     
    #41 PriusTech, Jul 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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    Just be happy with what came on your car. LOL Besides, I haven’t seen a single aftermarket wheel that looked good on a Gen 5 Prius yet. Moreover, when people remove their wheel covers, the bare wheels under them also don’t look good. But then, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
     
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    Modallista Wing Dancer XX. Stock OEM 17" size(17x6.5).

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    I still might consider them when my original tires wear out in a couple years. The CrossClimate 3 will be coming out in at least 205/55-17, which will do if it doesn't come out in either 195/60-17 or 195/50-19.
     
    #43 Hammersmith, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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    Not bad, and kinda like the Gen 5 PHEV wheels!
     
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    They're a dealership option in Japan. Modallista is a Toyota partner. I'm not nearly as big a fan of the 19" Modallista option(WingDancer XIX).

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