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Originally Posted by Dieselgeek
there you go shouldnt hear anymore about that mistake! anymore cameras on this thing is just a waste of cameras, because if you cant get it done with three carmeras... you need to buy a lexus that parks itself.
i was worried that the wide low profile tires on the 214 rims would have a larger effect on the mpg of the suv; however, it appears that it doesnt effect it too much.
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Lower profile tires, and lighter wheels should actually have a positive effect on MPG. But, it would take a controlled conditions experiment to tell the difference.
I'd guess they give you a 2% advantage in MPG, as rotating mass is far more important than static mass.
Personally, I've not reset my 35d's trip computer since new. After 5,600 problem plagued miles I've averaged 19.8 miles per gallon- mixed. BMWNA is buying my 35d back, and replacing it with a 2011. My vehicle has gone through two main computers, which may have contribute to a lower fuel economy. I'm really not sure, but the computer due control fuel mixtures, etc. The lowest I've averaged in strict city driving is about 18 mpg. I drive normally, with 1 or 2 full throttle accelerations per tank, if I had to guess.
I have the standard (and heavy) 18" with the high profile bridgestone tires.
On 500 mile freeway trips I can average 25 to 26 mpg, without much trouble at around 80 miles per hour (with a fully loaded vehicle).