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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: GTi_James on 24 February 2014, 00:22

Title: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: GTi_James on 24 February 2014, 00:22

Good evening lads,

fitted my 18s this week previous and noticed a slightly worst case of the petrol munchies, should i be concerned or do 18s require more power to push through the wheels due to larger circumference etc?

any thoughts would be welcome!

Title: Re: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: Nino on 24 February 2014, 06:36

Ill be honest james i have also noticed my mpg drop abit since my 18's were fitted but also remember this weather causes mpg to drop.

Title: Re: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: Rhyso on 24 February 2014, 07:49

Bigger wheels = more weight

More weight = more fuel used

Simples

Only way around it is to fit wheels which are as light or lighter than your previous wheels

Title: Re: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: MarcIV on 24 February 2014, 09:49

18's FTW!

Title: Re: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: GTi_James on 24 February 2014, 11:04

cheers fellas!

Title: Re: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: scarr89 on 24 February 2014, 12:20

Do you have a figure from what you have noticed? Would be interesting just to know...

Title: Re: 18s vs. MPG
Post by: GTi_James on 24 February 2014, 12:57

just that my petrol gauge goes down faster lol and takes a bit longer to get up to 32mpg but i also have a busted exhaust manifold gasket and need to have a service with wheels allignment and puncture check  :sick: