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Originally Posted by BabyDiesel
My loss is everyone else's gain with regards to information 
The handling has decreased slightly, not enough to get in an uproar about. I can't wait to get the other wheels back on, as I rediscovered that a Honda Insight's stock wheels are 14x5.5"... and they run the skinny Potenzas 
As much as I hate to admit it, you are right California98Civic. There are too many variables to know exactly what is causing my mpg decrease. All I know is the coasting distance is down and tire temperatures are up. I'm glad that I do not do much city driving! Stoplights and stop signs are painful as always. |
And I think some of the comments about the 5.5 tire on the 4.0 rim are really important. I hadn't notice that before writing to you. That sounds unsafe, tempting sidewall failure. I guess that's why the higher temps. Yikes. Glad you are removing them. Also glad you posted honestly about the difficulties. People learn that way--and not just you but others of us too.