wlshaw1

I have a 2004 tl with the stock 17" alloys. I found a set of the hard to find gun metal A-SPEC rims part # 08W18-SEP-202E for sale. I was thinking about upgrading to these wheels and I was wondering if anyone else has and expericed a difference in the gas mileage who upgraded to these? I've read that they are significantly heavier than the 17" alloys but no comments made about the difference in mpgs. I drive 65 miles a day four days a week for work and my TL is my daily commuter.

CLtotheTL32

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I never noticed a MPG difference

I do think the stock wheels are lighter. Not by much but I think they are.

happyboy

I have not noticed a change in mileage either....and you'll be so stylin'!!

JETSPD1477

i really didn't notice. same old 20-25mpg for me.

ttribe

I saw no change in mileage when I switched from the 17s to the A-Specs.

guitarplayer16

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I don't notice anything either...
My gas mileage is bad as usual though =(

DrOwNiNgPoOl84

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yeah i couldn't see big change, if any really noticeable, in mpg based off it. plus like earlier noted, riding with more style

ShadowAcura

Nothing changed for me....I actually think my mileage is better but that could be just a better all around tire I have on my Aspecs

TheDingo

Under similar driving conditions; I was getting 30mpg/city on my OEM 17" wheels. When I switched to the ASPEC wheels, I was getting around 18mpg/city.

CLtotheTL32

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30mpg city? Teh fuck?

ttribe

There's no way the wheel switch yielded a 12mpg reduction in efficiency. There's something else in play there; not the least of which is the likelihood of error in calculating 30mpg city. 3G TLs don't get 30mpg in city driving. Maybe on a road trip (MAYBE), but not the city.

TheDingo

Sorry guys.

CLtotheTL32

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ttribe

Got me.

NBP04TL4ME

Little or no difference when I change my rims / tires.

pwr2panda

I noticed a drop of 1-2 mpg when I replaced the no name tires that came on my car for DWS...tires make a difference

TheDingo

^ that's for sure.