18 inch wheels are massive for a vehicle of its intended purpose. In comparison, the 2nd Gen Prius has 15 inch wheels.
They put these sized wheels because they appeal to buyers. They’re more weight. More specifically, they’re more unsprung weight accounting for more rotating mass and resulting in less efficency. That makes no sense for a vehicle that’s meant to be efficient.
The size is also in comparison to the 2nd Gen, and even the 3rd and 4th. Both of which were larger than this. The height is the worse of it all.
18 inch wheels are massive for a vehicle of its intended purpose. In comparison, the 2nd Gen Prius has 15 inch wheels.
They put these sized wheels because they appeal to buyers. They’re more weight. More specifically, they’re more unsprung weight accounting for more rotating mass and resulting in less efficency. That makes no sense for a vehicle that’s meant to be efficient.
The size is also in comparison to the 2nd Gen, and even the 3rd and 4th. Both of which were larger than this. The height is the worse of it all.
Gotcha. Thanks for you input, gives me something to think about.