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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 19:15

Title: wheel size mpg
Post by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 19:15

just a quick question which im sure has been asked before but couldnt find much on the search

is there much change in mpg when you have bigger wheels fitted (18s) im currently running 4motion 16s with michelin tyres and get about 48mpg around town and anywer up to 60 on motorways

but ive been offerd a set of 18" oem rs4 alloys and just wanted to see what the differance is having bigger wheels

thanks in advance

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: Rhyso on 06 September 2011, 19:21

Those alloys will be reps so will be heavier than the ones you're replacing.  I'd expect it to knock a couple of MPG from your average

I went from 16's to the BBS RC 18's from the Anniversary and didn't really see any noticeable difference in MPG

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 19:50

both sets of wheels are genuine and quite heavy

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: Rhyso on 06 September 2011, 19:55

Quote from: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 19:50

both sets of wheels are genuine and quite heavy

Genuine RS4 wheels only came in 5 x 112 fitment  :undecided:  RS4 'style' wheels were reps

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 20:03

just been out and double checked the wheels they are stamped with the audi logo under the cap along with ssm above that  and pcd is the same as my mk4 messured with a pcd tool ???

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: Rhyso on 06 September 2011, 20:17

Quote from: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 20:03

just been out and double checked the wheels they are stamped with the audi logo under the cap along with ssm above that  and pcd is the same as my mk4 messured with a pcd tool ???

Interesting  :huh:  Got a pic of them?

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 20:23

ima go and get 1 now. need to try and fit it to the car 2moro and see if they fit but messured them and locked the tool and then put it on my spare and fitted perfect lool

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 20:31

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/e4cruiser/IMG00104-20110906-2025.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/e4cruiser/IMG00105-20110906-2025.jpg)

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: Rhyso on 06 September 2011, 20:33

Shows what I know then  :laugh: :laugh:

Lets hope they fit :afro:

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: dannyboygti on 06 September 2011, 20:35

will find out tommorow morning gunna whip a wheel off and check before i start work and double check luckly i work for a mobile tyre company so will only take me a few mins

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: Adam on 07 September 2011, 00:15

They are not RS4 wheels.

The part number "8N0" relates to the Audi TT.

Title: Re: wheel size mpg
Post by: Wayne on 07 September 2011, 10:17

As above they are Audi TT wheels and they are 5x100