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Old 04-18-2011, 12:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
gocamgo1
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Bettsy - '02 Honda Civic EX 4DR
90 day: 39.94 mpg (US)

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More questions and observations

Just trying to find a cost effective light weight wheel and take advantage of lower rotational mass in the process. Has anyone actually tested the wider tire is better theory in real life applacation? I know from my drag racing days a narrower front tire made a measureable et difference. I would swap from a lightweight 8 inch alloy rim to a 3.5 inch alloy rim so weight difference wasn't all of it. Not trying to kick a hornets nest, just get an understanding. Is there a big difference in a 15 inch 2002 civic steel wheel Any suggestion and any of the factory 15 inch alloys that fit? Another thing I've learned is some factory alloys arent very light. Any suggestions would be would be appreciated. Thanks for the info so far.
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