|
|
|
|
||||||||||
| Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
| Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
03-11-2009, 10:40 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
effect of large wheels on MPG
__________________
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist. 
|
| Sponsored Links | |
|
|
|
|
#4
03-11-2009, 11:33 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
A simple google search should answer your question....
Do larger rims and smaller profile tires give you better gas mileage? - Yahoo! Answers
__________________
The Present: 2014 Audi Q5 TDI Prestige The Past: 2013 Lexus GS350 2013 VW Golf TDI 2007 BMW X5 4.8i LOADED & Loved 2009 VW Jetta 2008 VW Touareg VR6 2005 BMW X5 3.0i 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i 2004 BMW X5 3.0i 2003 BMW 325i 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4
|
|
#5
03-11-2009, 01:14 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
thanks... 
__________________
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.
|
|
#8
03-11-2009, 01:53 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
It's not the size of the wheel that matters, it's the rotational inertia. This is assuming the rolling diameter is constant. Most of the time larger wheels have higher rotational inertia but not always. It depends on how much you want to spend and what you were starting with.
__________________
Wake up every day that would be a start.
|
|
#9
03-12-2009, 10:41 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Could be due to a number of factors to include ambient temp and road temp, but when I change out the stock 18's on both my X and GMC Sierra to aftermarket 20's in the summer I actually get about 2-4 mpg better in both vehicles. Not only are the wheels taller but the tires that I use in the summer are wider as well.
Just my personal experience.
__________________
2011 X5 35i Space Gray/Black Nevada Leather w Dark Bamboo Trim Convenience Pkg/Running Boards/Cold Weather Pkg/Comfort Access 3rd Row Seating/20% Tint/Style 215 wrapped with Toyo Proxes ST II/ LUX v4 2001 X5 4.4i TiAG/Grey Leather-Retired djbock's Custom X Page! 
|
|
#10
03-12-2009, 04:51 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
If all else is equal (weight and so on) and one wheel had a larger overall diameter than another wheel, it only seems right to me that the larger wheel would get better gas mileage. Your engine would have to turn fewer RPM's to get the same vehiicle speed with the larger wheel, right?
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
