| Upgrades (non TDI Engine related) The place of handling, lighting and other upgrades that do not relate to the performance or economy of the TDI engine. In other words upgrades to your TDI that don't fit into TDI Fuel Economy & TDI Engine Enhancements.Please note the Performance Disclaimer |
April 5th, 2012, 16:37
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tampa FL
Fuel Economy: Avg 42-45/Best 52 Drive it like I stole it.
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I went from 15' Steelies to Long beaches and had no reduction in FE average 42mpg
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April 5th, 2012, 16:41
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#17
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Maine!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverbox
dieselpower, what tires are you running? LRR?
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Conti DWS 215/45/17
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April 5th, 2012, 19:56
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#18
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Rural Manitoba
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Quote:
Originally Posted by s.pavel6
I've got a dilemma.. I have 3 sets of wheels and tires, and really can't choose what to run for the summer..
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I would love to run the 17" wheel, for look and handling, but how much extra fuel will they cost me, with an extra 7.5lbs per wheel?
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I know this is not part of your question, but you should also consider that the heavier wheel will be more likely to bounce and hop when driven over rought or uneven roads or even hitting a pothole. During these conditions, you can forget about steering or braking or fuel mileage. It can also put a lot of stress on your transmission.
That might be even more important any theoetical fuel savings that a lighter wheel choice would give you.
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