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93Cobra#2771 · 09-13-2008, 03:08 PM

Also remember that as a rim increases in diameter, it gets heavier. If an 18" rim and tire is same overall height as a 14" rim and tire, the 18" will weigh more.

09-13-2008, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
93Cobra#2771 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweetwater, TN Posts: 74 The Green Hornet - '96 Ford Escort Wagon LX 90 day: 39.26 mpg (US) The Red Rocket - '96 Geo Metro Base 90 day: 53.07 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Also remember that as a rim increases in diameter, it gets heavier. If an 18" rim and tire is same overall height as a 14" rim and tire, the 18" will weigh more. __________________