What's better for economy

CAV-BAZZA · Post by **CAV-BAZZA** » Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:54 pm

Hello, right I'm trying to get the best out my cavalier so I have taken out my 2 x twin subwoofers which took all my boot space, now I'm debating what's better steels or my Tsw sleaths, I don't care about the look I just want better fuel economy all help appriciated

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:03 pm

Technically lighter alloys with firmer tires would give less rolling resistance as opposed to heavier steel wheels with softer higher profile tires. But depends on driving style mainly.

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:37 pm

To start with an auto isn't as economical as a manual.
A 10kg sub isn't going to make much odds, I suggest you try refining your driving technique.

CAV-BAZZA · Post by **CAV-BAZZA** » Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:27 pm

True it's ain't economical than a manual but wouldn't a lighter car be more quicker using less fuel to pull away and not having the extra weight pulling it back

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:43 pm

If you can lose a 100kg then yes

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:43 pm

Essentially yes, but again the right foot decides the MPG..

ilovedmymantas · Post by **ilovedmymantas** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:21 am

btcctroy wrote:If you can lose a 100kg then yes

In my experience, don't take the missus

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:42 pm

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 1:45 pm

On your bike!

CAV-BAZZA · Post by **CAV-BAZZA** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:24 pm

Lol she can bike it, lol so a gentle right foot cruise it not boot it should help economy lol il write that down lol

TurboDan · Post by **TurboDan** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:38 pm

I would bet that the alloys were actually heavier than steelies, they usually are unless there expensive alloys.

Get the duct tape out and tape up all gaps around headlights and panels etc.. keep all windows shut for aero dynamics and slipstream the trucks on the motorway lol.

thegriffin · Post by **thegriffin** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:47 pm

I've never found the brand of tyre makes any difference to the fuel consumption.

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:00 pm

Here's a cracker, don't drive it

CAV-BAZZA · Post by **CAV-BAZZA** » Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:28 pm

TurboDan wrote:I would bet that the alloys were actually heavier than steelies, they usually are unless there expensive alloys.

Get the duct tape out and tape up all gaps around headlights and panels etc.. keep all windows shut for aero dynamics and slipstream the trucks on the motorway lol.

I agree they are TSW so I think they will be heavier than factory steels

sribobby · Post by **sribobby** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:26 am

Jesus if your that adamant on saving a fiver start walking or buy a diesel and fill it with red lol

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:56 am

Well put

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