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Red Lion · 05-03-2010, 02:02 PM

Mind if I ask which Primax rims you have?
The loss of unsprung rotating mass has a big effect on MPG (at least, noticeably in city driving) and handling. I'm looking for some 11lb-ish wheels myself, be it Miata wheels or Civic HX rims.

05-03-2010, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red Lion EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 65 Serenity - '93 Nissan Sentra SE-R 90 day: 20.55 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mind if I ask which Primax rims you have? The loss of unsprung rotating mass has a big effect on MPG (at least, noticeably in city driving) and handling. I'm looking for some 11lb-ish wheels myself, be it Miata wheels or Civic HX rims.