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MPGee · 10-04-2016, 12:33 AM

Actually... reading up online, there are three other French benefits of "downsizing" wheel size that I did not anticipate:

1. Cheaper tires
I priced out how much Goodyear Fuel Assurance were on America's Tire, and it's $82 or so cheaper in the 15" size. That works out to about 16% less..

2. Less risk of damage to hub caps / wheels
This is due to the taller sidewalls, of course

3. Smoother ride
Again, this is also due to the taller sidewalls. I'm hoping it's also a little quieter (?).

I think I'm starting to like the sound of this "minus" sizing
..

10-04-2016, 12:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
MPGee '07 Toyota Matrix - 36MPG Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 28 Small Red - '07 Toyota Matrix 90 day: 37.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Actually... reading up online, there are three other French benefits of "downsizing" wheel size that I did not anticipate: 1. Cheaper tires I priced out how much Goodyear Fuel Assurance were on America's Tire, and it's $82 or so cheaper in the 15" size. That works out to about 16% less.. 2. Less risk of damage to hub caps / wheels This is due to the taller sidewalls, of course 3. Smoother ride Again, this is also due to the taller sidewalls. I'm hoping it's also a little quieter (?). I think I'm starting to like the sound of this "minus" sizing ..