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NeilBlanchard · 01-10-2011, 09:56 AM

Smooth wheels helps a lot, especially on the front since the wheels are not (easily) covered like the rears. My Scion xA has larger than normal wheel openings, but doing this sort of skirt might also help on other cars:

01-10-2011, 09:56 AM	#31 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,908 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,952 Times in 1,845 Posts	Smooth wheels helps a lot, especially on the front since the wheels are not (easily) covered like the rears. My Scion xA has larger than normal wheel openings, but doing this sort of skirt might also help on other cars: __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/