embarrassingly bad mileage... REALLY

[kou]

after a search i found that your wheel with tire are around 46pounds this would definetly hurt your fuel in stop and go traffic,factory weight is somthing like 32 pounds.

[andries]

Originally Posted by kou

after a search i found that your wheel with tire are around 46pounds this would definetly hurt your fuel in stop and go traffic,factory weight is somthing like 32 pounds.

Really? My stock tyres and rims are about 42 pounds.
I drive average 32 mpg (1.8 TS)

[kou]

Originally Posted by andries

Really? My stock tyres and rims are about 42 pounds.
I drive average 32 mpg (1.8 TS)

you have a 1.8l if you put some light 15'' wheels on your car it would be quicker and get a better mileage

[andries]

Originally Posted by kou

you have a 1.8l if you put some light 15'' wheels on your car it would be quicker and get a better mileage

At the moment i drive with 15" rims and winter tyres.
The mileage is almost the same as with the 17"

[kou]

Originally Posted by andries

At the moment i drive with 15" rims and winter tyres.
The mileage is almost the same as with the 17"

does your car feel any quicker.
gas mileage will decrease in the winter due to the temp change,winter tyres are heavy.try them in the warmer months.