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David C · 04-06-2007

Originally Posted by MasterVic

is it true that there is higher fuel consumption with wider wheels?

Yes
Higher rolling resistance, plus more aero drag too.

Originally Posted by MasterVic

what do i get from 225/45R17 rather then 215/45/R17 ? better grip?

Maybe more grip.
But do you really need more?
It may be better to just get a better 215/45R17 tyre.

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David C AO Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 8,497 Member car: 156 Selespeed sp3	Re: 1.9 16v JTDm - What Wheels ? You? Originally Posted by MasterVic is it true that there is higher fuel consumption with wider wheels? Yes Higher rolling resistance, plus more aero drag too. Originally Posted by MasterVic what do i get from 225/45R17 rather then 215/45/R17 ? better grip? Maybe more grip. But do you really need more? It may be better to just get a better 215/45R17 tyre. Last edited by David C : 04-06-2007 at 12:07.