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Originally Posted by Arragonis
Could it be that they workd for coasting - once you get them spinning they keep on going longer ?
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I doubt Volvo had coasting in mind when they put these wheels on their DRIVe models (C30/S40/V50).
Coasting distances seem to be the same.
Going off the motorway, I tried to start coasting from further out, but didn't make it to the end of the off ramp.
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Your ride quality could be because of unsprung weight and increased pressure combined.
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Quite likely. It's indeed a lot more unsprung weight.
So far, they don't seem to be helping in the FE department.
Has anyone ever quantified the effects of new tyres ?
From what I've been reading here, they're supposed to lower FE until they wear in.
The drawback of doing more than 1 change at a time is that you'll never know which mod is the most effective - but I wanted to beat the official FE rating quickly
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I like the not cheap comments  You are a Volvo driver 
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Well, I also looked at steel wheels (250 euro new !) and moon eyes (200 USD a set + shipping + import taxes = easily another 200 to 250 euro).
I don't want to ruin the look of the car by the mods I do to it.
The quick & dirty grille block is bad enough as it is