wider tyres bigger tyres more fuel?
03-05-2003, 04:16 AM
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wider tyres bigger tyres more fuel?
My original tyres were 205/55R16 and I just changed them
to 225/40ZR18 for front and 255/35ZR18 for rear.
I notice a big increase in fuel consumption. Is that normal?
to 225/40ZR18 for front and 255/35ZR18 for rear.
I notice a big increase in fuel consumption. Is that normal?
03-05-2003, 08:05 AM
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depends on the weather
most likely your added fuel consumption comes from a couple of areas
#1.) heavy wheels = additional unsprung weight = more power consumption = more fuel usage
#2.) your car now handes much better so you drive more aggessively and use your right foot more
#1.) heavy wheels = additional unsprung weight = more power consumption = more fuel usage
#2.) your car now handes much better so you drive more aggessively and use your right foot more
