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arjay1_uk
 


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Does Size Matter??

I have a base D3 with 17" wheels
Q1 can I fit 18" or 19" wheels?
Q2 will it improve my mpg?
Q3 do I need to get speedo recalibrated?
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Post #18882013th Aug 2007 1:53 pm
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Q1 Yes
Q2 Unlikely
Q3 No
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In fact, your MPG will probably be worse, as stock tyres on the 18s and 19s are 20mm wider than those on the 17s, meaning more rolling resistance (between say 2 of the same brand of tyre), though the difference would be so small I don't think it'd be possible to see if in the real world! Wink You will, however, get more grip which is always useful. Smile
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I haven't noticed any difference in mpg between 17"s, 18"s & 19"s, done 5000 miles on 18s then 11000 on 17"s on my present D3, 15k on 19"s on last D3.
   
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Thanks everyone for your help on these matters Thumbs Up
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