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Originally Posted by Honda
My main goal is fuel economy, I thought heavier rims will have positive effect when coasting down than lighter rims but I understand that going up hill will be the opposite.
I have 15'' not so light rims right now, the over all weight tire+rims are heavier than the stock ones, I will put them on a scale when I have a chance.
The test is still in progress, so far I noticed that I can go further when coasting down or on flat road.
According to this site I need to get 195/50R15 tires instead of 195/60R15 that I have right now. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...0R13/195-50R15 |
Here is my list of possible wheel swaps for 5th/6th gen Civics like ours, from my car's garage site:
Possible wheel swaps for gearing/weight advantages:
13" Civic VX 8 spoke (higher RPMs but only 9.7 lbs.)
14" Civic HX 8 spoke (approx 11 lbs)
15" Mini Cooper R81 Imola 7-hole (12.1 lbs)
15" Mini Cooper R86 star-spoke (15 lbs)
15" Mini Cooper R96 7-spoke (13.8 lbs)
15" Enkei Classic J-speed (14.1 lbs)
15" Acura Integra GSR (94-95, 16lbs)
Other size specs: Offset 35-45; bolt patter 4X100; lug size 12mmX1.5; hub center bore 56.1mm.
-james