Those wheels really dress up the car. Nicely done!
Purchased new in March 2016 for $10,300.
2017 take-off springs/struts/shocks
Doax rear sway bar
For the first 93,000 miles, I ran this wheel/tire:
Wheels.....Konig Helium 15x6.5 40mm Offset
Tires........185-55-15 Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Here is my current wheel/tire setup:
Wheels.....Konig Helium 15x6.5 40mm Offset
Tires........185-60-15 Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Note: Went to a slightly taller tire for more RPM reduction at freeway speeds.
Those wheels really dress up the car. Nicely done!
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
I'll be posting a very detailed write-up about this wheel/tire combination within the next couple of days. I'm still putting it together.
I think people will be interested in hearing about the fuel economy hit I haven't experienced going with this setup.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
inuvik (05-26-2016)
The EP422s are pretty nice tires from others I've heard. Good combo of LRR but with decent grip.
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
I'm thinking about getting matte black wheels for mine. Those are 15"?
Yes...and you can get them in matte black.
Check out all the details about my wheel/tire setup at the link below:
Fuel-Efficient-15-Inch-Wheels-and-Tires
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
Hello,
I have the same wheel setup as far as 15x6.5 however mine are 36 offset. I am going tiwht 185 55 tires as well. I am wondering if you with the clearance that you have if u think i will have any problems rubbing with that 4mm difference in offset
That is such a small difference I don't think it will be an issue. I think a 6.5" wide wheel with a 35mm-40mm offset is the best combination of good looks and no rubbing on a Mirage. Go with a 7" wide wheel and you start risking rubbing issues. And a wheel that wide needs a wider tire to look good...which gets you into more potential rubbing issues. I'm a big fan of 185-55-15 tires because there are several Low Rolling Resistance options out there in that size (if you care about fuel economy).
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
Hey Top_Fuel
If your fuel log is any indication, that non-ethanol fuel has made a significant difference in your fuel economy.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
I think I've picked up an easy 2-2.5 mpg by switching to non-ethanol gasoline. For me that represents a 4-5% increase in fuel economy. That's about the same increase that I would expect from Low Rolling Resistance tires...so it's a pretty big deal! I'm going to keep running it through the winter to see how it goes once the temps start falling.
Again...the only downside is that non-ethanol fuel is unusual around here...so it's expensive and doesn't really pay for itself in fuel economy. It's normally about $.10 more than the price of premium.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)