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Tread Width vs. MPG

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Dorian7, Jun 20, 2012.

  1. Dorian7

    Dorian7 Junior Member

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    Hi Guys,

    I am looking at wheel options for my C and I was wondering if anyone has noticed any decrease in MPG with a wider tire...?

    I am looking at a 15x6.5" Wheel and a 185/60-15 tire set up. I won't mod the wheels tho if there is any drop in MPG.

    What do you guys think?
     
    #1 Dorian7, Jun 20, 2012
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    In theory the wider tire should improve fuel economy to a point but despite CapriRacer's (tire expert on other forums) this doesn't seem to hold true in practice. Personally I wouldn't go with a wider tire unless you're trying to turn the car into a racer in which case mpg be damned.

    Are you simply just trying to upgrade wheels? If so and you don't want to hurt your mpg then why not just follow kkim's advice?

    Installing Aftermarket Wheels on the c | PriusChat
     
    #2 F8L, Jun 22, 2012
  3. Dorian7

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    Yeah just to upgrade the look... What's kkim's advice?
     
    #3 Dorian7, Jun 22, 2012
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