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What's better for economy

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:54 pm
by CAV-BAZZA
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

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:03 pm
by Cavalier342
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.

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:37 pm
by btcctroy
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.

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:27 pm
by CAV-BAZZA
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

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:43 pm
by btcctroy
If you can lose a 100kg then yes

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:43 pm
by Cavalier342
Essentially yes, but again the right foot decides the MPG..

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:21 am
by ilovedmymantas
btcctroy wrote:If you can lose a 100kg then yes
In my experience, don't take the missus :lol:

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:42 pm
by Cavalier342
:lol:

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 1:45 pm
by btcctroy
On your bike!

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:24 pm
by CAV-BAZZA
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

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:38 pm
by TurboDan
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.

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:47 pm
by thegriffin
I've never found the brand of tyre makes any difference to the fuel consumption.

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:00 pm
by btcctroy
Here's a cracker, don't drive it

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:28 pm
by CAV-BAZZA
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

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:26 am
by sribobby
Jesus if your that adamant on saving a fiver start walking or buy a diesel and fill it with red lol

Re: What's better for economy

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:56 am
by Cavalier342
:lol: Well put