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mrmojo · 03-16-2014, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the information so far.
Re: wheels... The weight difference of alloy vs. steel is 0.83% lighter curb weight. All other factors equal, this would take 15,500 miles to pay me back. Okay, point taken... :-)
Re: my tires... Glove box sticker says 30 psi, tire sidewall says max 44 psi. I've read folks on this forum go a couple psi higher. Is this higher than the manufacturer's suggested or higher than the sidewall rating? Is it okay for the tire to be pressed up higher than the sidewall max? If I blow a tire because it was pumped up too much, I'm not saving anything in the long run, right?
Re: low resistance tires... Any idea what I might expect for fuel savings putting those on my car?
Sorry for my ignorance. Still learning and I want to do what's right the first time around.
Thanks!

03-16-2014, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrmojo ecomodding newb Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: southeast connecticut, usa Posts: 13 Marilyn - '02 Chevrolet Prizm Base 90 day: 33.95 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thanks for the information so far. Re: wheels... The weight difference of alloy vs. steel is 0.83% lighter curb weight. All other factors equal, this would take 15,500 miles to pay me back. Okay, point taken... :-) Re: my tires... Glove box sticker says 30 psi, tire sidewall says max 44 psi. I've read folks on this forum go a couple psi higher. Is this higher than the manufacturer's suggested or higher than the sidewall rating? Is it okay for the tire to be pressed up higher than the sidewall max? If I blow a tire because it was pumped up too much, I'm not saving anything in the long run, right? Re: low resistance tires... Any idea what I might expect for fuel savings putting those on my car? Sorry for my ignorance. Still learning and I want to do what's right the first time around. Thanks!