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Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Blacksuede, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. Apr 18, 2019 at 3:08 AM
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    Blacksuede

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    Would 18" rims give better gas mileage, compared to 20" (stock)?
     
  2. Apr 18, 2019 at 4:11 AM
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    ardnutoz

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    In theory it should, however... you will see people put 17 in wheels on it and slap every bit of a monster truck tire on them followed by "i took a massive hit on mpgs for this look"

    So if your end goal is swapping wheels to accomodate larger tires then no you wont gain.
     
  3. Apr 18, 2019 at 5:25 AM
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    Wiscdave

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    its all in the weight of the rim..and tire.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    Blacksuede

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    Thanks, I was thinking of getting the 18" OEM TRD off-road wheels and tires.
     
  5. Apr 18, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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    I doubt you will notice a difference.
     
  6. Apr 18, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    Atomic City Tundra

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    It would help immensely.......if you put them on a Prius and drove that around.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2019 at 8:38 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Almost spit out my coffee. Thanks.
     
  8. Jun 3, 2019 at 5:16 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Belated welcome from NY.
    Happy birthday also.
     

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