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Car Forum / Honda Cars / November 20062007 CRV. Alloy vs Steel wheels
I am considering a 2007 CRV and was going to get a 2WD EX but now I am deciding on getting a 4WD LX. I drive in light snow sometimes and heavy rain quite a bit. A couple of questions: 1) I read that 4WD is actually not too good on the CRV--has the 2007 improved? 2) Is there any benefit to getting the Alloy wheels over steel? On alloy wheels, they are lighter and theoretically gives you more sprung rate for a better ride but most people doubt that translates to anything in real life driving. Some people believe alloy wheels leak more air but I've never seen it. >I am considering a 2007 CRV and was going to get a 2WD EX but now I am > deciding on getting a 4WD LX. I drive in light snow sometimes and heavy [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > improved? > 2) Is there any benefit to getting the Alloy wheels over steel? Actually a lighter wheel will result in LESS Unsprung Weight. Less Unsprung Weight is better for handling and ride quality. I don't think you would be able to tell the difference, between alloy and steel rims (tires being the same), in a blind test. The EX might have a slightly "better" tire than the LX too. Alloy wheels tend to be dimensionally superior to steel wheels. Buy the EX and swap the alloy to steel either at the dealer or private party. > On alloy wheels, they are lighter and theoretically gives you more sprung > rate for a better ride but most people doubt that translates to anything in [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > improved? > > 2) Is there any benefit to getting the Alloy wheels over steel? -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... Indeed it is the proportion that counts of sprung weight versus unsprung weight. > Actually a lighter wheel will result in LESS Unsprung Weight. Less > Unsprung [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... > I am considering a 2007 CRV and was going to get a 2WD EX but now I am > deciding on getting a 4WD LX. I drive in light snow sometimes and heavy [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > improved? > 2) Is there any benefit to getting the Alloy wheels over steel? Friends of mine have an AWD CRV in Syracuse, NY for about 4 years. Does OK in snow on paved roads. A Subaru would be better but the price was right on the Honda. Perhaps your focus should be on replacement tires to maximize wet road traction. |
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