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travr6 · 06-27-2008, 03:53 PM

I have a 1995 civic vx with aftermarket wheels.
I have searched around and found nothing to answer my question.

Should I go with the factory civic VX 13" wheels
or
The factory 14" Hx wheels
or
a set of aftermarket lightweight wheels?

I am thinking that the tires generally weigh more then the wheels so I think it would be better for me to go with a 14" light weight wheel and buy a lower profile tire which would save weight. IT would also give me a slightly larger tire diameter which would mean less revolutions per mile.

I am new to this so is my thinking correct?
What do you suggest?

If you suggest buying a lightweight aftermarket wheelset then what do you suggest?
It is hard to find how much wheels weigh. IS there certain brand of wheels that are hypermilers favorites?

06-27-2008, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
travr6 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Civic VX wheels or aftermarket? I have a 1995 civic vx with aftermarket wheels. I have searched around and found nothing to answer my question. Should I go with the factory civic VX 13" wheels or The factory 14" Hx wheels or a set of aftermarket lightweight wheels? I am thinking that the tires generally weigh more then the wheels so I think it would be better for me to go with a 14" light weight wheel and buy a lower profile tire which would save weight. IT would also give me a slightly larger tire diameter which would mean less revolutions per mile. I am new to this so is my thinking correct? What do you suggest? If you suggest buying a lightweight aftermarket wheelset then what do you suggest? It is hard to find how much wheels weigh. IS there certain brand of wheels that are hypermilers favorites?