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GardenWeasel

07-25-2009, 02:40 PM

The "alloy" wheel with a wheel cover (hubcap to me!) intrigues me! Anyone have a pic of this alloy wheel without the hubcap? TIA

xcel

07-25-2009, 02:50 PM

Hi GW:

___Although I do not have a pic, Mike Sirach has removed his and the underlying Alloys look excellent! Far better than the plastic aero covers hiding what is underneath.

___He should be around later and will surely post a pic for you post haste.

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Mendel Leisk

07-25-2009, 03:01 PM

Here you go:

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/628/IMG_8078.jpg

(Actually, not sure if this is what you're asking about. Do you really want to see a pic of the steel wheel sans cover? I can manage that too, taking a pic of our snows.)

GardenWeasel

07-25-2009, 03:15 PM

Thanks - But I am referring to the Prius III that says its an alloy wheel but appears to have a wheel cover over it... Drove one today, looked at the wheels and cannot picture what Toyota has on them! thanks anyway!!

xcel

07-25-2009, 05:08 PM

Hi GW:

___Mike has the 2010 Prius-III and with the plastic hubcaps removed. It looks like an Insight EX alloy wheel!

___Good Luck

___Wayne

GardenWeasel

07-25-2009, 05:18 PM

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/nukemkb/Picture1-6.png

??

GardenWeasel

07-25-2009, 05:20 PM

?? doesn't seem right?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/nukemkb/Picture2-4.png

msirach

07-25-2009, 05:27 PM

I'm in the middle of putting a floor down in the bathroom. When I get a chance I will post the pic. I have on on one of my cameras.

GardenWeasel

07-25-2009, 05:36 PM

I'm in the middle of putting a floor down in the bathroom. When I get a chance I will post the pic. I have on on one of my cameras.

Thanks! (post a pic of the floor too! :D)

msirach

07-26-2009, 08:40 AM

This is what the aluminum rim under the plastic wheel cover on a package IV 2010 Prius looks like. It didn't have the small center cap and was purchased separately. It is from a gen II.

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/622/Wheelb.jpg

GardenWeasel

07-26-2009, 10:36 AM

Wow! That's amazing!! It really makes me wonder why they cover it with that "hubcap"! It is a beautiful wheel!!
Thank you for posting the picture.

Right Lane Cruiser

07-26-2009, 11:20 AM

They probably cover it for better aero, but I agree that it is a good looking wheel!

msirach

07-26-2009, 01:49 PM

I totally agree. Make the car more green and leave plastic OFF of it. The little center cap cost me $15 each but I hate to think what 1 of the plastic covers would cost if it had to be replaced.

I got the caps from a local dealer. I have seen prices range from $19 each to $10 each. Parts.com have them for $10 + shipping.