Hey.... I got a 2002 Civic LX 5sp with stock 14" steel wheels and hubcaps. Right now I do a lot of commuting and get about 39 to 42 miles per gallon. However don't like the looks of the cheap looking hubcaps on my Civic and was thinking of going to the nicer looking 15" or 16" Honda wheels or nice after market wheels.
But, I really don't want to lose my good gas mileage that I'm getting with my Civic.
I did some checking and my stock steel wheels, plus tires and hubcap weight around 31 pounds. going to a new larger wheel and tire will add around 10 to 15 pounds per wheel and tire. I do a lot of atv riding and no first hand at the power you will lose by getting a heavier bigger wheel and tire, so was wondering about the mpg that all Honda owners here have experienced when they install new sets of rims. Thanks for any advice, Rob.