Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
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Does Size Matter??
I have a base D3 with 17" wheels
Q1 can I fit 18" or 19" wheels?
Q2 will it improve my mpg?
Q3 do I need to get speedo recalibrated?
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13th Aug 2007 2:08 pm
bkehoe
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In fact, your MPG will probably be worse, as stock tyres on the 18s and 19s are 20mm wider than those on the 17s, meaning more rolling resistance (between say 2 of the same brand of tyre), though the difference would be so small I don't think it'd be possible to see if in the real world! You will, however, get more grip which is always useful. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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13th Aug 2007 2:17 pm
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I haven't noticed any difference in mpg between 17"s, 18"s & 19"s, done 5000 miles on 18s then 11000 on 17"s on my present D3, 15k on 19"s on last D3.
13th Aug 2007 2:42 pm
arjay1_uk
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Thanks everyone for your help on these matters D3 TDV6
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You will, however, get more grip which is always useful. 
