Where are the Prius-specific aftermarket wheels?

Diamondracingwheels.com

They will make you custom wheels 13" to 24.5" diameter and 4" to 48" in width. Pick your bolt pattern, offset, and finish. I'm not sure about price for custom wheels but their standard wheels are ~$65 to $150 each.

They very popular with the dirt track guys but also gaining ground in autocross. I found out about them back when they made wheels for our SAE Formula team. These are strong, light, STEEL wheels.


EDIT: A market for racing wheels for the Prius is nonexistent. How many Prius do you see on race tracks and autocross courses? True light-weight racing wheels are rare as it is. Most aftermarket wheels are about bling not weight reduction.

 

Hi C.F...,

This probably makes sense as the Prius is only available with standard aluminum alloy wheels. So, there is not nearly as much after-market for aluminum wheels, except for forged variety. And the cost of forged wheels is a pretty steep entry level.

There are a variety of posts regarding after-market wheels on Prius Chat. Scan through the "Prius Modifications" section. But none are aero wheels. I think you may be looking for something like Honda Civic Hybrid wheels. But of course, the Honda bolt pattern is different.

 

Toyota make some, they are fitted to the car when new.

 

The Volk Racing wheel is an eco. wheel built specifically for the Prius. It's a high end wheel, and therefore not cheap. It's available in 15" and 16" sizes.
weight comparison
Volk Racing ce28 ecodrive wheels
15 inch: 10.1 lbs
16 inch: 10.8 lbs

Prius factory wheels
15 inch 14.3 lbs
16 inch 15.2 lbs

5X100 mm holes
45 mm offset
6jj rim size

Wheels lighter than 10 lbs are not "streetable". They are too easily destroyed. You can use them, but you have a very good chance of breaking them.

 

i had the same problems. i opted to go with the factory, TOYOTA TOURING wheels.

sure, it's not a 18 or 19 inch wheel, but it looks better than the ordinary ones. i did take a hit on mileage though. whatever you do, do not use the scion TC wheels. they're two tons of fun and turns your car into a gas hog.

 

The Volk wheels were developed FOR the Prius in Japan. They were done for mileage fanatics. In fact, in their catalogue they state that they are NOT for other applications.

As for the cost, you get what you pay for. Volk wheels are well known as very reliable and strong, as well as being well made. I suspect if they were imported in greater quantities the cost would become more acceptable. Right now the only importers are not distributors, they are retail sales outfits. That bumps the cost up considerably.

But if you can come up with equivalents at lower cost, that would be nice.

 

All you all might want to check out these earlier threads to see where this
discussion has Priused (hehe, that is, "gone before"):

GI: Volk Racing ce28eco

Volk Racing CE28 Eco Drive Wheels for Prius Only!

 

There are various brands that you can choose from depending on the kind that you are comfortable and that which suits the car. Check out:www clicktire com . They have a great range of tires and wheels and I’m sure you will find the right ones to suit your needs.

 

I've come to an understanding with the following:

Strong, Light, Cheap. Pick two.

 

^^^
That is my understanding as well. You gotta pay to play, unfortunately.

 

Stock Al wheels are *light*; I can't imagine aftermarket wheels being any lighter. Try a bigger tire maybe...?