New (to me) VX wheels w/ tires

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I bought a set of VX rims and new tires for my civic this past week...

New tires: 155/80/13
OE tire size: 165/70/R13

1) more narrow
Pro: less rolling resistance (better FE)
Con: less traction
2) taller tire
Pro:higher final gear ratio (better FE)
Con: Speedometer will read 7% lower than actual, more sidewall flex during cornering
3) lighter wheels
Pro:less rotating/moving mass (better FE)
Con: costs more than steel rims, Al alloys are more prone to damage.
4) higher tire pressure (50 PSI cold)*
Pro:lower rolling resistance (better FE), longer life
Con:more noise/vibration
*tire specs: Max tire pressure (cold): 44 psi, Max Load: 963 lbs.
...since I'm no where near the max load, I'll probably run the tires around 50 PSI...this should also help w/ FE by reducing rolling resistance.



I got the wheels for $200 and the tires for $130 (tirerack.com)...I spend around $200/tire for my 350Z - I love the civic !

2 of the new civic tires are as wide as 1 of my 350Z tires!!!:icon17:


here's the tires mounted:


*if you're in the Seattle area, check out:
http://www.tightntidyracing.com/Tire_Services.html
$50 for 4 wheels mounted/balanced.
These guys are great - they do it out of their garage as a side business...they're super knowledgeable, nice people, and very fast autoXer's...plus their prices can't be beat!