1989xjwithlockers

I know this sounds so terrible stupid, but does the weight of the rim of your vehicle, steel versus aluminum, make a difference for mpg? someone told me it did and I told them they where full of ****ing **** and to go pound sand, but didn't believe me.

your thoughts? am I wrong or right here?

HeavyMetal

Anyone who factors rim weight into their mpg for their jeep vehicle needs a re-evaluation of their life priorities

1989xjwithlockers

That was basically my entire argument. It is menial.

I mean the dude put bags of sand in his passanger seat when he first got his new lift to 'balance out the wear of the suspension'. I don't think we should be friends anymore.

I really think he is going bat**** crazy.

ktmracer419

sorry, but this reminds me of a guy on another forum who preached that his wheels weighed 18.967777777777777 lbs each and he swore if he went with wheels that weighed 18.023333 lbs each he would get 3 mpg less. the truth is that the less rotating mass you have will give you better gas milage, but the difference is neglible. i run huge heavy bias ply tires on a steel wheel and manage near stock mpg.

BlueXJ

The weight, if in fact it makes a difference, is so small that it is probably immeasurable. You would save just as much by vacuuming the dirt out of your carpets and saying that it effects your overall weight, thus your MPG.

1989xjwithlockers

Wow that is awesome to hear. What size bias tires on what lift, ktmracer 419?

HeavyMetal

I had a guy on jeepforum inform me i was inexperienced because i told him he was clueless when he claimed that lockers are flashy and useless and are just "adding unnecessary weight"

in short, run whatever rims you want, just dont make em dubs.

ktmracer419

37's with 3.5"

1989xjwithlockers

HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE??

i thought the rule of thumb was like 2" lift per each inch tire you add on.

muddeprived

Less sheetmetal and proper bumpstops