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basslover911 · 11-08-2008, 12:40 PM

One thing that I just noticed to consider thought, is how aerodynamic the rims are.. ?

#1- My stock rims;

#2- Same weight as stock;

#3- And the "lighter" ones;

Now, which one of all three would probably be the most aerodynamic? (Im thinking #2), and do you think the reduced weight would make any difference in overal mpg if they are less aerodynamic... ?

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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	One thing that I just noticed to consider thought, is how aerodynamic the rims are.. ? #1- My stock rims; #2- Same weight as stock; #3- And the "lighter" ones; Now, which one of all three would probably be the most aerodynamic? (Im thinking #2), and do you think the reduced weight would make any difference in overal mpg if they are less aerodynamic... ?