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basslover911 · 11-08-2008, 01:43 AM

Lets say I can drop 5-6lbs per wheel with new rims.

Do you think I would gain anything in city driving?

Anyone replaced their rims with lighter ones and noticed a MPG improvement?

Trying to see if its worth it or to just get "pretty" rims instead of lightweight "race" rims.

11-08-2008, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lighter Weight Wheels --- Worth It? Lets say I can drop 5-6lbs per wheel with new rims. Do you think I would gain anything in city driving? Anyone replaced their rims with lighter ones and noticed a MPG improvement? Trying to see if its worth it or to just get "pretty" rims instead of lightweight "race" rims.