jasonator
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I was curious how lighter wheels would affect range. I purchased the VenomRex 601 wheels and they weigh in at 28lbs each.
Breakdown:
Lariat wheels 41 lbs
Stock tires 33lbs
Stock combo 74 lbs
new wheels 28lbs
Stock tires 33lbs
New combo 61lbs
That’s a 13lb difference per corner.
Here is where it gets interesting. Around town I was seeing 2.3-2.8 mi/kwh on the factory wheels/tires and with the lighter aftermarket wheels set up I’m seeing 2.5-3.8 mi/kwh my driving habits have not changed. Steering is sharper and the return of the wheel to center is faster, snappier.
On the hwy I didn’t see much of a difference. I usually drive between 67-70 and I’m still seeing 2.2-2.3 mi/kwh.
Weight doesn’t seem to affect higher speed range, rather that’s where aero comes back into play. They also poke about an inch more than factory so that is a consideration as well.
Since new I pumped them up to 44lbs psi as well. Ride hasn’t suffered and I’m hoping wear is similar, but that’s another discussion.
TPMS does swap over. I’ve read people thinking they new ones, mine swapped over fine.
You’ll need new lugs though.
Mods include:
Bed cover
Amp steps
Tint
Wheels
Breakdown:
Lariat wheels 41 lbs
Stock tires 33lbs
Stock combo 74 lbs
new wheels 28lbs
Stock tires 33lbs
New combo 61lbs
That’s a 13lb difference per corner.
Here is where it gets interesting. Around town I was seeing 2.3-2.8 mi/kwh on the factory wheels/tires and with the lighter aftermarket wheels set up I’m seeing 2.5-3.8 mi/kwh my driving habits have not changed. Steering is sharper and the return of the wheel to center is faster, snappier.
On the hwy I didn’t see much of a difference. I usually drive between 67-70 and I’m still seeing 2.2-2.3 mi/kwh.
Weight doesn’t seem to affect higher speed range, rather that’s where aero comes back into play. They also poke about an inch more than factory so that is a consideration as well.
Since new I pumped them up to 44lbs psi as well. Ride hasn’t suffered and I’m hoping wear is similar, but that’s another discussion.
TPMS does swap over. I’ve read people thinking they new ones, mine swapped over fine.
You’ll need new lugs though.
Mods include:
Bed cover
Amp steps
Tint
Wheels
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