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Re: Will new rims lower my MPG?
| Dr Nick | 31 Dec 2005 06:21 |
>> Where did you get those figures?
>
> lets say in a BridgeStone Potenza (Because I have a brother that works
> for BridgeStone and can get a very big discount) at around 21 to 22 pounds
> which comes to around 40 plus pounds.
I have to say I had potenzas (RE92's) on my 01 maxima, and man they were
Horrable!, they wore out in about 23,000 miles, were really bad in the snow,
and less than average in the rain. only thing they had going were they were
pretty decent on dry pavement. but for teh price they ask, and for how long
they lasted, I'd NEVER get them or recommend them again. (now your discount
might change that for you) but personally, when I replaced them with
Yokohama Avid V4's it was MUCH better all around (rain, dry and snow) and
more than half the price than the bridgestones.
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| Rob | 27 Dec 2005 16:19 |
> Where did you get those figures?
I went to Tire Rack and for example took the 15" Borbet rims(several
choices) at 18.5 pounds then picked there recommended size tire 195/60/R15"
tires in lets say in a BridgeStone Potenza (Because I have a brother that
works for BridgeStone and can get a very big discount) at around 21 to 22
pounds which comes to around 40 plus pounds.
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| JXStern | 27 Dec 2005 04:27 |
> Hey.... I got a 2002 Civic LX 5sp with stock 14" steel wheels and
>hubcaps. Right now I do a lot of commuting and get about 39 to 42 miles per
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>weight around 31 pounds. going to a new larger wheel and tire will add
>around 10 to 15 pounds per wheel and tire.
Where did you get those figures?
> I do a lot of atv riding and no first hand at the power you will lose
>by getting a heavier bigger wheel and tire, so was wondering about the mpg
>that all Honda owners here have experienced when they install new sets of
>rims. Thanks for any advice, Rob.
As all have said, the idea behind aluminum/alloy wheels is to weigh
*less*, I think you might check again, go to some reasonable nearby
dealer and weigh the stuff yourself if you have to!
Larger wheels suggest lower-aspect tires, which will weigh less. For
a given size, more wheel and less tire might weigh a bit more for
decorative wheels, if you're really that serious, I'm sure you can
find some wheels lighter than others.
Bottom line is it's unlikely to matter beyond cosmetics.
J.
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| Rob | 26 Dec 2005 16:58 |
Hey.... I got a 2002 Civic LX 5sp with stock 14" steel wheels and
hubcaps. Right now I do a lot of commuting and get about 39 to 42 miles per
gallon. However don't like the looks of the cheap looking hubcaps on my
Civic and was thinking of going to the nicer looking 15" or 16" Honda wheels
or nice after market wheels.
But, I really don't want to lose my good gas mileage that I'm getting
with my Civic.
I did some checking and my stock steel wheels, plus tires and hubcap
weight around 31 pounds. going to a new larger wheel and tire will add
around 10 to 15 pounds per wheel and tire.
I do a lot of atv riding and no first hand at the power you will lose
by getting a heavier bigger wheel and tire, so was wondering about the mpg
that all Honda owners here have experienced when they install new sets of
rims. Thanks for any advice, Rob.
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