Did anyone switch out their lightweight wheels to a better looking wheel, and did it effect mileage?

 

much has been written on this topic. search is your friend. welcome to the site.

 

Swapping between different lightweight wheels won't affect your mileage as much as the rubber on them.

I've purchased and used two sets of inexpensive lightweight wheels from the Tirerack with no perceptible change in fuel efficiency.

Cheers, nf

 

Would you mind telling me which brands u had on your car. I just bought my honda today and def want to take the pie plates off.

 

Punch your car in at Tirerack.com and I got the cheapest 15"ers. They weigh near stock and have 5 spokes -- more traditional.

nf

 

just FYI...

its not just the weight that is behind the idea of the wheels on the hch...they are aerodynamic as well. they were built with the hybrid in mind for both reasons.

im trying to find the article i read before but its actually pretty incredible in a straight line how much difference you will see in mpg vs if you drive the twisties to get to work.

 

I doubt the wheels save that much through aerodynamics. I didn't see any drop with five-spoked wheels.

Also, look to the Prius as an example. It has traditional spokes.

 

I made the switch and have not noticed any mileage loss. Tinted windows and the new wheels make my silver 08 civic look like a sports car (I love it). Check it out at http://www.gestner.net/civic.htm

The new wheels are actually lighter than the Honda originals.

John

PS mileage did start creeping downward right after the wheel switch. After a week of that I checked the tire air pressure and sure enough they were set at 32 lb not the 40- 42 I have them at now. Mileage is back up to 46 MPG average again. I only have 1800 miles on it so far so the hope is for even higher mileage as time goes on.

 

Very nice. Glad to hear it worked out.

 

Looks good John, but I think the tint does more for the look than the wheels? H