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Originally Posted by freebeard
The low-ball approach would be used i3 rims on 5x100/112 adapter plates. That gets around hub-centric vs bolt-centric problems and introduces offset problems.
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The only problem with running adapters would be the extra width, pushing the wheels to the outside of the car. Well, that and the expense--at $300 or more per wheel, and $135 per tire, i3 wheels are an expensive modification.
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Is the Hybrid Synergy Drive sensitive to over/under on the tire circumference?
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I don't think so; I happened to see a Jalopnik article this morning about some guys in Washington who put a Prius on 29" tires to take it off-roading (4" larger than stock) with no problems.
Updated weight list:
Added sound insulation: 48.6 lbs
Trailer hitch receiver: 28.8 lbs
Rear right seatback: 26.4 lbs
Spare tire: 25.8 lbs
Tail: 21.8 lbs
Cargo carrier: 19.6 lbs
Hatch insulation: 16.4 lbs
Rear left seatback: 13.2 lbs
Rear seat bottom: 12.2 lbs
Rear seat belts, seat brackets, hardware: 10.7 lbs
Front speakers and baffles: 10.6 lbs
Front door insulation: 9.8 lbs
Rear door insulation: 9.4 lbs
Wheel covers with pans: 9.4 lbs (2.5 lbs wheel covers alone)
Front swaybar and endlinks: 8.4 lbs
Jack and tools: 8.2 lbs
Trunk mat: 5.4 lbs
Rear speakers, miscellaneous hardware: 5.3 lbs
Hatch door insulation: 5.0 lbs
Floor mats: 4.5 lbs
External mirrors: 4.2 lbs
Cargo cover: 4.2 lbs
Front speaker crossovers and wiring: 3.2 lbs
Passenger side wiper: 2.8 lbs
Rear wiper and motor: 2.4 lbs
Intake resonator: 2.0 lbs
Sound system wiring: 1.5 lbs
A-pillar insulation: 1.2 lbs
Hood insulation: 1.2 lbs
Engine cover: 1.0 lb
Total: 323.2 lbs/140.4 lbs from OEM
Estimated curb weight now around 2900 lbs, and I still have a full interior minus the back seat.
However, no sound system, and the headunit is the next thing to go.
Of course, it can't be a race car without some decoration, so I added pinstripes to the wheels.
And a windshield banner.
And a plug for the forum.
