2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Wheel Offset

ET45

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45
Wheel size: 6x15 · 6.5x16
Backspacing: 4.77 in · 5.02 in
Bolt pattern: 5×100
Center bore: 54.1 mm
Tire size: 195/65R15 · 205/55R16

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.8 · 2ZR-FXE, I4, Hybrid	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/65R15	5x100	54.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8 · 2ZR-FXE, I4, Hybrid	6.5x16	ET45	5.02 in	205/55R16	5x100	54.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8 (DLA-ZVW35) · 2ZR-FXE, I4, Hybrid	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/65R15	5x100	54.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8 (DLA-ZVW35) · 2ZR-FXE, I4, Hybrid	6.5x16	ET45	5.02 in	205/55R16	5x100	54.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

17-inch — 6 documented builds
18-inch — 2 documented builds
16-inch — 1 documented build

9 documented builds.

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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in custom wheel setup

Staggered · 16×7 ET50 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Mugen MF10

Front: 16×7 ET50 · 225/45R16
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 1.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Lexus CT200h

Front: 17×7 ET45 · 205/50R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 6.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Interlagos

Front: 17×8 ET38 · 215/45R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 26 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays 57DR

Front: 18×8.5 ET38
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 32.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 18.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Blitz BRW

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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17×?

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 205/50R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Emotion CR Kai

Front: 17×8
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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17×?

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 205/50R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Emotion

Front: 17×8
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.