09-23-2009, 07:46 PM
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Clear Aero Wheel Covers; MBenz Does It First
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Introducing the Brabus High Voltage Car
FWIW, today I got a chance to check out two Smart cars "up close and personal" like. Was surprised to see that the wheels are mounted with only three studs/bolts.
Am I mistaken or did the Citroen 2CV "Deux Chevaux" (Two Horses) also have three wheel bolts/studs? 
Maybe some aftermarket parts makers will pick up on this and make some
for the unwashed masses. 
The line starts here... 
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09-23-2009, 08:01 PM
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I wonder if the 3 bolt pattern is the same as the Dodge/Common 6 bolt pattern, only missing 3 holes?
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Looks like a much smaller bolt pattern than the trucks.
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I bet they're not on in the pics.
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09-23-2009, 09:04 PM
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Christ -
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I wonder if the 3 bolt pattern is the same as the Dodge/Common 6 bolt pattern, only missing 3 holes?
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The Tata Nano also has 3 bolts. Here's a closeup of another Smart tire :
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09-23-2009, 09:22 PM
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Smart = 3x112
Dodge/Common = 6X139.7/6X114.3
2.3mm is a little far, I think. 
1/10 of an inch would probably still allow the wheel to bolt on, but I don't see it being safe, because the lug nuts would be applying shear forces on the studs, rather than just pulling force.
Anyone w/ a Smart willing to try it?
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Why would you put truck wheels on a Smart?
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I wasn't really suggesting that you could/should put them on, I just made an observation that they might have been interchangeable. There are bolt-on adapters made for Smart cars that allow the use of Mercedes 5-lug wheels. Why? Who knows. They're still out there, though.
My best guess would be the ability to have access to more/different aftermarket wheel styles than are currently available for the Smart's 3x112 pattern.
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BMW may have done it first, But Toyota follows suit on the custom Gen III
Prius, "Aerius," at SEMA 2009:
"A unique body kit and 19-inch alloy wheels (covered with clear covers to
reduce drag) help maximize economy, too."
I can't tell exactly how it is attached; something to do with the blue ray-like
things I guess.
SEMA 2009: Toyota Prius Aerius Concept
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BMW may have done it first, But Toyota follows suit on the custom Gen III
Prius, "Aerius," at SEMA 2009:
"A unique body kit and 19-inch alloy wheels (covered with clear covers to
reduce drag) help maximize economy, too."
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I can't tell exactly how it is attached; something to do with the blue ray-like
things I guess.
SEMA 2009: Toyota Prius Aerius Concept |
I was able to blow up the picture to 2400 pixels :
I say there are six plastic arms attached to a center cap. The clear plastic cover is attached to two screws in each spider arm.
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