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Joris · 10-22-2014, 06:03 PM

The new wheels are wider, so theoretically they have more drag because of the increased surface area. If they are smoother than the old wheels it could compensate for the increased surface area.

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Joris EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2014 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 114 Volvo 360 - '85 Volvo 360 Peugeot - '01 Peugeot 306 Thanks: 47 Thanked 96 Times in 34 Posts	The new wheels are wider, so theoretically they have more drag because of the increased surface area. If they are smoother than the old wheels it could compensate for the increased surface area.