after market wheels and gas mileage?

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Feb 17, 2006 | 08:43 AM

sbcs15

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after market wheels and gas mileage?

how much do you think my 17's with 205/40/17 are costing me in my over all gas mileage? D15B7 5 SPEED, i'm right around 33 mpg now.

Feb 17, 2006 | 08:46 AM

q45mm

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Re: after market wheels and gas mileage? (sbcs15)

Do you know the weight?
Are you using stock wheel now?
I would take a guess at about 29, but thats only a guess with out knowing any more info.

Feb 17, 2006 | 08:47 AM

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Depends on weight, where the weight is, blah blah blah. Only way to know it to test.

Feb 17, 2006 | 08:55 AM

Sweetsystem

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Re: (SVOboy)

96 DX Manual Hatch 200,000 miles....SI rims with 205/50/15 Only 28-29MPG.
Stock 13's Cast Aluminum wheels 185/70/13 gave me 35 MPG.

Wider wheels will also cost you more on Gas. But the nimbleness and stiffer tires have saved my life from car accidents.