Big Wheels benefit or not...tested and compared - Toyota Yaris Forums

cherry tomato · 05-06-2010, 03:26 AM

That article saved me from doing alot of research and math. I have been writing down tire weights for different sizes and then I was going to find the rim weights to see if a larger rim with a lower profile tire would weigh less. (I actually thought it would, since rubber is pretty heavy)

Pretty funny that "upgrading" to bigger rims reduces acceleration, reduces braking, and reduces mileage.

I now know I won't be "upgrading".

Well, except maybe if I can find some nice black 15" aluminum rims that weigh less than the stock steel ones.

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05-06-2010, 03:26 AM	#4
cherry tomato Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: May 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 11	That article saved me from doing alot of research and math. I have been writing down tire weights for different sizes and then I was going to find the rim weights to see if a larger rim with a lower profile tire would weigh less. (I actually thought it would, since rubber is pretty heavy) Pretty funny that "upgrading" to bigger rims reduces acceleration, reduces braking, and reduces mileage. I now know I won't be "upgrading". Well, except maybe if I can find some nice black 15" aluminum rims that weigh less than the stock steel ones.