Trim Ring removal and gas savings???

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by hidaven, Mar 6, 2008.

  1. hidaven

    hidaven Junior Member

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    is it true that I should take these off to improve gas milage?? seems a bit of a strech to me but you folks know best!!!
     
    #1 hidaven, Mar 6, 2008
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    There is no measurable difference with them on or off.
     
    #2 firepa63, Mar 6, 2008
  3. blamy

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    My guess is you would lose somewhere around .001mpg with the trim rings off (if that much!) If you like the look of the wheels better with them off; grab them and pull! Mine are off and the wife likes them on.
     
    #3 blamy, Mar 14, 2008
  4. Jiipa

    Jiipa MGySgt USMC (Ret)

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    But then you could gain .001mpg due to less weight My wife has claimed the Prius as her's and won't let me take them off.
     
    #4 Jiipa, Mar 15, 2008
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