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Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

07-11-2018, 12:58 AM

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lighter weight wheels

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Posted By JockoT

88% is not too bad and it is let down by...

88% is not too bad and it is let down by Winter/Snow performance. Houston will hardly be hard on these tyres. Your coldest month is the same as Scotland's warmest!

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

07-10-2018, 09:53 PM

Replies: 33

lighter weight wheels

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Posted By JockoT

I have done a bit of research on the tyres you...

I have done a bit of research on the tyres you mention and the Michelin gets great mileage and the Continental offers better grip. Unfortunately, fuel economy is usually traded off for grip.
In...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

07-10-2018, 09:22 AM

Replies: 33

lighter weight wheels

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Posted By JockoT

With the hybrid, and fuel so cheap, I would...

With the hybrid, and fuel so cheap, I would imagine it would be difficult to recover your investment over the entire life of the car.

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-19-2017, 09:47 PM

Replies: 33

lighter weight wheels

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Posted By JockoT

My tyre manufacturer's web site gives me...

My tyre manufacturer's web site gives me everything about my tyres, bar the weight.

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-18-2017, 10:05 PM

Replies: 33

lighter weight wheels

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Posted By JockoT

Normally, reducing the unsprung weight, at...

Normally, reducing the unsprung weight, at manufacturer's recommended tyre pressures, improves the ride (all else being equal - tyre width, profile, etc). I would imaging it should be the same for...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-18-2017, 01:33 AM

Replies: 33

lighter weight wheels

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Posted By JockoT

Pop into your local dealer, with the bathroom...

Pop into your local dealer, with the bathroom scales, and ask if they have a wheel in stores that you can weigh. After what you have spent on the car they would have a cheek not to indulge you.

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-17-2017, 09:19 PM

Replies: 33

lighter weight wheels

Views: 6,669

Posted By JockoT

Reducing unsprung weight always improves handling...

Reducing unsprung weight always improves handling and, depending on the tyres fitted, possibly ride. Reducing vehicle weight, in theory, should reduce fuel consumption. How big a weight saving the...

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