ECONORAM -
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Originally Posted by ECONORAM
The chart is quite interesting. I tried a trip with clear packing tape on my wheels. Not sure what the difference was, as I didn't stop to do any A/B testing, but the tape did seem to help make the truck slipperier. Mileage was hovering around 20 mpg, even driving 70 mph 90% of the time. I did notice a lot of brake dust and dirt gathered behind the tape...
Unfortunately, I cannot easily find (21"?) pizza pans for 20" alloy wheels. I will probably buy some clear Lexan and cut disks for each. Found Regal Plastics here in OKC carries Lexan, ABS, and more. Still need a good method of attaching them, but the improvement to me is well worth the effort. I never got 20 mpg at 70 mph before...for nearly 500 miles.
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I did some looking and found 18" aluminum coupe style pizza pan made by Winco :
Coupe-Style Aluminum Pizza Pan - 18 Dia. | Pizza Pans & Plates
I also found wide-rimmed 19" and 20" aluminum pizza pans made by Winco :
Wide-Rimmed Aluminum Pizza Pan - 19 Dia. | Pizza Pans & Plates
Wide-Rimmed Aluminum Pizza Pan - 20 Dia. | Pizza Pans & Plates
However, I don't know the characteristics of the wide-rimmed pan. I think the coupe-style is best-suited to our purpose.
Here is a 20" coupe-style made by American Metalcraft :
20" Pizza Pan - Coupe Style - 1.5 mm Aluminum - 20" O.D. x 18" I.D. - American Metalcraft - HACTP20 - Pizza Serving Trays - ZESCO.com
WARNING: Because it's mail order it's hard to tell what the *real* diameter is. The specifications could be exact or off by +-? amount. That could effect it's usability (it's happened to me). Also, your wheel may have a metal trim around the edge. Depending on your preference, you may want the pan to be flush onto that or *inside* the trim to avoid the
(micro?) chance of rubbing against the tire..
Therefore, buyer be wary.
CarloSW2