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Weight of 15" Alloy Wheels ???

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by flotowngtm, Apr 2, 2013.

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    flotowngtm Junior Member

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    Going through the threads I have found that the 15" Steel wheels weigh 16.5lbs.
    And the stock 15" Bridgestone tire weigh 17lbs.
    I would like to know what the weight of the 15" alloy wheel??
     
    #1 flotowngtm, Apr 2, 2013
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    I don't recall exactly, but I know this has been found a few times. Maybe try a quick search and see if it shows up on some of the other wheel threads.
     
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    Mine weigh 15.7 lb but don't think lighter wheels are the route to better mpg. Tire weight counts 2 or 3 times as much because their weight is farther from the axle. Its about torque.
    Its the reason 195/55x15 tires are slightly less diameter than 175/65x15 tires because they are a couple lb heavier.
     
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    I dont know where the 195/55X15 tires came into this thread. I know the tire weight counts much more than the wheel weight. But all the 175/65X15 tires are within 2lbs of each other. There is only a few tires that are lighter than the stock Bridgestones. And there only lighter by 1lbs.
    But 15" wheels weigh anywhere from 8-19lbs depending on casting and model. Thats where the saving are at.
     
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    The alternate tires for Prius is 195/55x15 and they are a half inch less in diameter than 175/65x15's which helps the mpg stay in the 45-50 mpg range. Wanna see a big change? Strap 205/50x15's on. Its nearly two inches less in diameter but weighs neary 4 lb more.
     
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    I dont own a Prius so I have to ask. By "helps" you mean lowers right?? From what I have seen the C gets better milage than that.
     
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    He was probably writing about the regular Prius. People get confused all the time about what forum they are in.
     
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