JXStern <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:58:20 -0600, "Rob" <rdbdriver@blomand.net>
> wrote:
> > Hey.... I got a 2002 Civic LX 5sp with stock 14" steel wheels and
> >hubcaps. Right now I do a lot of commuting and get about 39 to 42 miles per
> >gallon. However don't like the looks of the cheap looking hubcaps on my
> >Civic and was thinking of going to the nicer looking 15" or 16" Honda wheels
> >or nice after market wheels.
> >
> > But, I really don't want to lose my good gas mileage that I'm getting
> >with my Civic.
> >
> > I did some checking and my stock steel wheels, plus tires and hubcap
> >weight around 31 pounds. going to a new larger wheel and tire will add
> >around 10 to 15 pounds per wheel and tire.
>
> Where did you get those figures?
>
> > I do a lot of atv riding and no first hand at the power you will lose
> >by getting a heavier bigger wheel and tire, so was wondering about the mpg
> >that all Honda owners here have experienced when they install new sets of
> >rims. Thanks for any advice, Rob.
>
> As all have said, the idea behind aluminum/alloy wheels is to weigh
> *less*, I think you might check again, go to some reasonable nearby
> dealer and weigh the stuff yourself if you have to!
>
> Larger wheels suggest lower-aspect tires, which will weigh less. For
> a given size, more wheel and less tire might weigh a bit more for
> decorative wheels, if you're really that serious, I'm sure you can
> find some wheels lighter than others.
>
> Bottom line is it's unlikely to matter beyond cosmetics.
>
> J.
>
Is it not possible to recalibrate Honda speedos for non-standard tire sizes?