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Old 08-21-2006, 07:23 PM
hardchemist hardchemist is offline
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Florida
Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Default Re: Aftermarket Rims.....

Crap. So I'm actually going 2MPH below what the speedo is reading? 'Cause lately I've been driving what I think is exactly the speed limit...Oh well, at least the car is creeping up in gas mileage. And now that I just received my tag that says "40 MPG" I'll continue going easy on the gas pedal! LOL, jeez I must be getting old.

Also I just checked the air pressure - and it seems to have lost 1 pound over the past 2 weeks. Possibly statistical noise 'cause it's about 10 degrees cooler outside now vs. what it was when I put the air in.

So basically no issues with the rims, tires, air pressure. The handling seems like it's a bit tighter and steering is more responsive than with the 16" rims. Gas mileage has only crept up as the car gets broken in, and I become better and better at driving this beast. If I stay off the 70MPH Turnpike and on the country roads/non-traffic jam city I can get mid-40s out of this car!

Fortunately my highway mileage is slowly creeping up as the car breaks in. First couple tanks I couldn't get past 36MPG. Now I'm just shy of 40MPG every day on the way to and from work!

Also seems like when it's really really hot the MPG suffers. I can't wait until our FL winter, when I should get low 40s MPG on a regular basis. So then my "40 MPG" tag will really mean my average economy!

Last edited by hardchemist; 08-21-2006 at 07:27 PM. Reason: MPG vs. MPH error
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