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deejaaa · 08-18-2015, 04:25 PM

so much to consider with wheels.
initial cost. if you spend 200.00 on a set of wheels, but already have a set that's paid for, figure how long it will take to pay off the new set vs keeping the old.
weight. as stated, weight will matter mostly in stop n go traffic.
ROI. if you get a set of moons, keep in mind they like to fly off when they feel like it, esp the knock-offs. I've lost 2 already. haven't noticed any increase in mpg so I think it was a waste.
if you buy a set of rims, tires and there is no increase in mpg, that will be a waste also.
to me, considering how old my car is, the cheapest way to increase mpg is the way I will go from now on. I don't care about looks either. but, if it doesn't work, it comes off.

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deejaaa Not banned yet Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Coast, close to Houston Posts: 907 Blue - '03 Chevy S-10, LS Thanks: 423 Thanked 266 Times in 213 Posts	so much to consider with wheels. initial cost. if you spend 200.00 on a set of wheels, but already have a set that's paid for, figure how long it will take to pay off the new set vs keeping the old. weight. as stated, weight will matter mostly in stop n go traffic. ROI. if you get a set of moons, keep in mind they like to fly off when they feel like it, esp the knock-offs. I've lost 2 already. haven't noticed any increase in mpg so I think it was a waste. if you buy a set of rims, tires and there is no increase in mpg, that will be a waste also. to me, considering how old my car is, the cheapest way to increase mpg is the way I will go from now on. I don't care about looks either. but, if it doesn't work, it comes off. __________________ 2003 S-10, 2.2L, 5 speed, ext cab long bed. So far: DRL delete, remove bed mount toolbox.