These wheels look like they will fit. The offset is smaller than the stock 19's 49.5mm offset, so the tire will stick out 7.5mm outside of the factory setting. But getting aftermarket rims with offsets >40mm is challenging.

These wheels are also heavy compared to many 18" alloys. Most I've seen are closer to 21-24lbs. Heavier wheels will cause some range decrease.

But they'll fit.

 

They do have a light model as shown here:

It is 10 dollars more per wheel, but I guess lighter weight would be beneficial in terms of range?

I'll be purchasing this and report back on how these do.

 

It is 10 dollars more per wheel, but I guess lighter weight would be beneficial in terms of range?

Yes, but probably not enough to matter. The extra 20 pounds for a set is completely trivial considering a curb weight of around 4,400 pounds. Rotational inertia? Yes, but only when accelerating and decelerating. So in a race car on a track, it can be rather significant (although they care a lot more about the rate of acceleration/deceleration than energy consumption). In the hands of ordinary drivers on the street who spend the majority of time at a fixed speeds, pretty negligible. I'd be surprised if lighter wheels would add more than a mile of additional range. Narrower and higher profile tires on the other hand can greatly add to range with a significant drop in rolling resistance.

I made the expensive mistake of fitting lighter magnesium wheels to a motorcycle, fancy steel coated aluminum disks, and a lightened flywheel (all rotating weight). Couldn't tell the difference in performance, nor mpg. However on a bicycle, I can easily tell how much lightened wheels and tires add to performance. My quarter horsepower now feels much faster in accelerating such a bicycle - a fun snappy feel.

 

Is anyone looking for a narrower wheel for 235/60/R18? Stock 19" wheels are 7.5" wide. I prefer a tire that bulges out from the wheel a bit because it makes it less likely to get curb rash. Would 7" wheels work with that size tire? Could avoid curb rash and save a few ounces of weight too.

 

I bought the item#1251358. This is what is look like.

*I don't think the other model is lighter It's the exact same model but with machined face.

 

I bought the item#1251358. This is what is look like.
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*I don't think the other model is lighter It's the exact same model but with machined face.

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They look great, glad to find out that they will fit. My set just got shipped out so hopefully I can get them mounted on a set of winters at my local Costco very soon.

 

 

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Hi @etienneb, can you snap a photo from the front for the front tire? Wondering how much it sticks past the fender. The rears look good.

 

 

@yellojello
Around 1-3mm maybe.

 

Makes sense. For my 20" limited wheels, the front had about 3-4mm available horizontal space from tire to fender, and the rear about 7-8mm. So the 7.5mm difference in your aftermarket wheel is exactly that.

 

Thanks for posting the pics. Really am looking forward to getting mine.

 

They're really great! Thanks to Etienneb, I got the same ones. Remember to get the OEM TPMS sensors (~$140 CAD) and give them to the installer. They are self learning so no programming is required and there should be no additonal installation cost for the TPMS.