ELROY
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I know in racing, even a few pounds of unsprung/rotating weight can make a noticeable difference.
I found these 17" wheels from tire rack are only a little over 17lbs each. So this would be a savings for 16lbs total compared to stock
(assuming stock wheels are about 21 lbs?). Of course the ideal situation would be to find some 17" tires that are as light as the factory 16" tires.
However, does an open spoke design cause a lot more aerodynamic loss? I know a lot of aerodynamic wheels are more of the flat disc face type.
The recommended tire size is 205/50/17 for similar diameter to the factory 205/55/16 inch wheels. Staying with fairly small/light tires/wheels I think is key to maintaining economy numbers.
I found these 17" wheels from tire rack are only a little over 17lbs each. So this would be a savings for 16lbs total compared to stock
(assuming stock wheels are about 21 lbs?). Of course the ideal situation would be to find some 17" tires that are as light as the factory 16" tires.
However, does an open spoke design cause a lot more aerodynamic loss? I know a lot of aerodynamic wheels are more of the flat disc face type.
The recommended tire size is 205/50/17 for similar diameter to the factory 205/55/16 inch wheels. Staying with fairly small/light tires/wheels I think is key to maintaining economy numbers.