Will Narrower Tires With Taller Sidewalls Return, To Improve Fuel Economy? - Car Forums

How much does a tire and rim weigh?

A couple years ago, I stepped on the scale with one of the wheels I had taken off my '79 New Yorker. I think it was around 53 pounds. That was for a 15x7 copcar wheel with a 235/70/R15 tire on it.

I'd guess most compact spares are around 25-30 lb? I actually put a compact spare in my '79 New Yorker, not for the weight savings, but for increased trunk space. The full-sized spare was mounted far forward and to the left, and took a lot of space, while the compact spare could actually stand up on its side, tucked in by the rear quarter panel on the passenger side.

#62 of 62 Re: Remember run-flats? Remember spare tires? [hpmctorque] by nippononly

Jun 27, 2011 (9:33 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Jun 20, 2011 1:06 pm)

And no AWD Sienna minivans...

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Will Narrower Tires With Taller Sidewalls Return, To Improve Fuel Economy? - READ ONLY

62 messages, Last post on Jun 27, 2011 at 9:33 PM

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#60 of 62 Re: Remember run-flats? Remember spare tires? [nippononly] by hpmctorque

Jun 20, 2011 (1:06 pm)

Replying to: nippononly (Jun 20, 2011 1:03 pm)

#61 of 62 Re: Remember run-flats? Remember spare tires? [steve_] by andre1969

Jun 23, 2011 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jun 03, 2011 12:39 pm)