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SentraSE-R · 06-10-2011, 12:37 PM

I'm on a trip to Utah in the xB. Averaging 51.1 mpg over the last 2 tanks & 900 miles. The 47 lb tire/wheel combo isn't hurting my mpgs, despite being 12 lbs heavier for each wheel, 10 mm. wider, & less aerodynamic. They look tons better than the stockers. I plan on fitting full moon or Hollywood flipper hubcaps on the stock steelies when they're on the car.

06-10-2011, 12:37 PM	#46 (permalink)
SentraSE-R Pishtaco Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,485 Mean Green Toaster Machine - '06 Scion xB Team Toyota 90 day: 48.92 mpg (US) Thanks: 56 Thanked 286 Times in 181 Posts	I'm on a trip to Utah in the xB. Averaging 51.1 mpg over the last 2 tanks & 900 miles. The 47 lb tire/wheel combo isn't hurting my mpgs, despite being 12 lbs heavier for each wheel, 10 mm. wider, & less aerodynamic. They look tons better than the stockers. I plan on fitting full moon or Hollywood flipper hubcaps on the stock steelies when they're on the car. __________________ Darrell Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010 Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin Mean Green Toaster Machine 49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg