Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Size of the tire - are smaller (narrower) tires really better?

Xist · 08-11-2014, 03:32 AM

When I was in high school a friend told me that he modified cars into lowriders, installed hydraulics, etc. I asked why they put on small tires and he said they were lighter.

You are moving an entire car up, not just small wheels down!

08-11-2014, 03:32 AM	#79 (permalink)
Xist Not Doug Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Show Low, AZ Posts: 12,186 Chorizo - '00 Honda Civic HX, baby! :D 90 day: 35.35 mpg (US) Mid-Life Crisis Fighter - '99 Honda Accord LX 90 day: 34.2 mpg (US) Gramps - '04 Toyota Camry LE 90 day: 35.39 mpg (US) Don't hit me bro - '05 Toyota Camry LE 90 day: 30.54 mpg (US) Thanks: 7,225 Thanked 2,217 Times in 1,708 Posts	When I was in high school a friend told me that he modified cars into lowriders, installed hydraulics, etc. I asked why they put on small tires and he said they were lighter. You are moving an entire car up, not just small wheels down!