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Old 07-13-2019, 12:35 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by samwichse View Post
Can you get a 14" rim that size over the brakes? That with a taller tire to make up the difference in diameter will probably drop your unsprung and rotational mass the most.
Older 14" Toyota alloys will be heavier. Toyota specifically engineered their 15" Prius rims to be lightweight at 14lbs, similar to how Honda's Insight rims are around 10 lbs.

Aftermarket 14" will be the same situation as aftermarket 15" as far as fitment goes.
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