Question for those who have 18's
 

I just had some ADR GT Sport rims installed last night and I had heard that having 18's on your car will affect your fuel economy. In other words, my gas mileage is going to suck now that I have 18's vice the stock 16's. Has anyone experienced this or is that not the case? Also, having 18's sure does make you feel every bumb in the road. Oh well, it will take some getting use to. Thanks.

Shadou

biger wheels can affect the car's fuel consumption but it's not a big deal

i have had 18's for like 7 months....
 

and i have not really noticed any major fuel drop off. i also drive like gas is free, but i still can get 450ish on a tank on the hwy. it really depends on your driving style.

the 18" wheel and tire is the same size as your stock..only now you have less tire and more wheel......the only reason your gas consumption would differ is if your new wheels are really heavy.....

My mpg is fine, and was the same when I had stock 15inch GLEs.

Shoulda gotten 17x8's :D 18's are to fat and performance suffers significantly more. :cool: Am I mad cuzz I didn't go with 18's ? Hell yea. :) Man it was a HARD decision to go 17's instead of 18.

They are bumpy on ruff roads
 

but looks make up for it. Get used to swervin alot.

Agree
 

Bumpy..but no significant change in mpg. still at about 365miles/tank avg.

Re: Question for those who have 18's
 

Bigger the wheel, harder your drivetrain has to work.
Also, your tires... low profile tires= bumpy rides.
I've got 17x8, 235/45/17 tires and they are VERY comfy :)

BTW- Pics Shadou! Let's see 'em :D
AnGe

http://wsphotofews.excite.com/038/2w/5A/Jo/9B40458.jpg

shoulda gone with 17x8 for performance :) maybe im just biased. but 18's are def worth it for the looks...

more weight = more weight

18"rims
 

they are way heavy compared to stock.i dont really race to often so i dont care.yes it will be bumpy ride of rough roads watch those pot holes!;)

mine turned out to be about 3 or 4 pounds heavier with tire than stock 15s on my GLE. But 18s look nicer, though I prolly couldn't tell between them and 17s. I'm still glad I got 18s though. Heh

Re: 18"rims
 

hmmmmmmmm, mine are lighter than my stockers;)

hmmmmmmm, my performance did not suffer at all, actually made my car faster.:D

matt
 

see thats the difference you have racing rims dont you.i have 18"neepaz chrome they have to weight about 45 or 50 LB a piece with ties compared to stock rims thats a big difference.my rims are more for show not racing.
;)

my rims are lighter than stock too. and they are bigger :)

but there not 18's :laugh:

I know what you mean. Everyone told me that if you go with 18's then you will loose on performance but if you all about looks, then no problem. I usually don't race all that much so going with the 18's was no problem for me. But I did loose the really comfortable and quiet ride that I used to have. Having low pros takes some getting used to.

Shadou

Re: matt
 

:eek: My rims and tires together weigh 39 lbs. Yeah they are racing rims.:D

go with 19 for the best ride of ur life
 

i would go with 19 but sometimes i like to beat on my baby plus i live in the city and i feel everyday there's a new pothole that pops up! no one really cares to fix them in nyc. 18" does not affect too great of a deal. make sure to drop ur car cuz it will look very funny on 4x4 mode.

Re: Re: 18"rims
 

cause u have volk;)

Re: Re: Re: 18"rims
 

jOO are correct;)

Re: Re: matt
 

thats the cool thing you can have 18" not have that extra weight.i like your rims by the way nice.:)