What does the Wheel Weigh??

yes.ittransforms · 09-01-2008, 09:06 PM

Hey ALL,

I was wondering if anyone can tell me how much just the rim on a NON-touring 2007 Prius weigh so I can get some black lighter rims when my tires need changing.

Thanks,
Jonathan

P.S. -- if anyone knows some good roms that are black any input would be nice!!

Boo · 09-01-2008, 09:22 PM

I've read elsewhere on this board that the 15" Prius wheel weighs 14 pounds.

john1701a · 09-01-2008, 10:53 PM

The 14" Classic (aluminum rim and tire) weighed 24 pounds.

The full-size spare I built for that Prius using a steel rim weighed 32 pounds.

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direstraits71 · 09-02-2008, 01:19 AM

When I installed my mud guards at less than 300 miles on the odometer, I weighed the wheel and tire combination and got 32 pounds. According to the spec from tirerack.com a Goodyear Integrity weighs 17 pounds. So I'd concur with what appeared elsewhere (14 pounds) as that leaves 15 pounds for the wheel+pressure sensor+trim ring.

yes.ittransforms · 09-02-2008, 01:25 AM

Hey All

Thanks for all of your input I LOVE this site!!

Jonathan

NovaBimmer · 09-03-2008, 07:30 PM

here's the wheels You need to save weight

that's in kilograms, too, so they're a hair over 6 pounds... it's black carbon fiber, so don't know if that'll work for You or not

usbseawolf2000 · 09-03-2008, 11:38 PM

Oh wow! I can see it has 5 lugs. Is that 5x100? How many inches is the diameter?

NovaBimmer · 09-04-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

Oh wow! I can see it has 5 lugs. Is that 5x100? How many inches is the diameter?

it's an 18" as far as I know.

also awesome lightweight wheels are O.Z. super- or ultraleggeras

David Beale · 09-04-2008, 12:06 PM

You can also use the Volk Racing wheels previously posted about. They were developed -FOR- the Prius as mileage improving wheels.
weight comparison
ce28 ecodrives
15 inch: 10.1 lbs
16 inch: 10.8 lbs

Prius factory wheels
15 inch 14.3 lbs
16 inch 15.2 lbs

markderail · 09-04-2008, 12:22 PM

Scientific Question

Does the wheel weigh more while in motion and spinning, than at rest?

Since the outer part spins faster, would an aluminum alloy wheel 15" rim make a huge difference, versus the stock rim?

I don't know the answers.... It should weigh more in motion, but that would that not be a tiny % increase?

09-01-2008, 09:06 PM	#1
yes.ittransforms USAF rocks!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 11 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What does the Wheel Weigh?? Hey ALL, I was wondering if anyone can tell me how much just the rim on a NON-touring 2007 Prius weigh so I can get some black lighter rims when my tires need changing. Thanks, Jonathan P.S. -- if anyone knows some good roms that are black any input would be nice!!

09-01-2008, 09:22 PM	#2
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,395 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	Re: What does the Wheel Weigh?? I've read elsewhere on this board that the 15" Prius wheel weighs 14 pounds.

09-01-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
john1701a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,715 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	The 14" Classic (aluminum rim and tire) weighed 24 pounds. The full-size spare I built for that Prius using a steel rim weighed 32 pounds. . Last edited by john1701a; 09-02-2008 at 07:42 AM.

09-02-2008, 01:19 AM	#4
direstraits71 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 24 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: What does the Wheel Weigh?? When I installed my mud guards at less than 300 miles on the odometer, I weighed the wheel and tire combination and got 32 pounds. According to the spec from tirerack.com a Goodyear Integrity weighs 17 pounds. So I'd concur with what appeared elsewhere (14 pounds) as that leaves 15 pounds for the wheel+pressure sensor+trim ring. Last edited by direstraits71; 09-02-2008 at 01:55 AM.

09-02-2008, 01:25 AM	#5
yes.ittransforms USAF rocks!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 11 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: What does the Wheel Weigh?? Hey All Thanks for all of your input I LOVE this site!! Jonathan

09-03-2008, 07:30 PM	#6
NovaBimmer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 17 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: What does the Wheel Weigh?? here's the wheels You need to save weight that's in kilograms, too, so they're a hair over 6 pounds... it's black carbon fiber, so don't know if that'll work for You or not

09-03-2008, 11:38 PM	#7
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,618 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 47	Re: What does the Wheel Weigh?? Oh wow! I can see it has 5 lugs. Is that 5x100? How many inches is the diameter?

09-04-2008, 12:06 PM	#9
David Beale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,547 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: What does the Wheel Weigh?? You can also use the Volk Racing wheels previously posted about. They were developed -FOR- the Prius as mileage improving wheels. weight comparison ce28 ecodrives 15 inch: 10.1 lbs 16 inch: 10.8 lbs Prius factory wheels 15 inch 14.3 lbs 16 inch 15.2 lbs

09-04-2008, 12:22 PM	#10
markderail 4-Seasons Driver Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pierrefonds (Montreal) Quebec Canada Posts: 1,147 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Scientific Question Scientific Question Does the wheel weigh more while in motion and spinning, than at rest? Since the outer part spins faster, would an aluminum alloy wheel 15" rim make a huge difference, versus the stock rim? I don't know the answers.... It should weigh more in motion, but that would that not be a tiny % increase?

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