Nissan Sunny fuel economy

[David]

Own this Luxury Edition for abt 3 mths, average per litre abt 9~9.5km. If I change the tyre to say R16(current R14), do you think the mileage will improve?

Edited November 18, 2002 by Turbobrick

[RadX]

In theory, the larger the tyres, the more contact on the ground, and thus, mileage economy deteriorates. Marginally, depending on the tyres. Ecoconti are goood economical tyres as they reduce drag, again on paper.

 

A gud balance should be 15", and out of curiosity, are urs 17570 R14? If so, wat pressure do u pump??

Edited October 12, 2002 by E46RadX

[Rainbowsix]

Generally upsizing your tires should see a drop in mileage as explained by E46RadX. However, u will be able to get better handling in terms of cornering.

 

Another minus point is that your pick up will also be slower since there is no contact resistance between the tires and the ground. Finally, the plus point is that it looks really good!

 

One advice for u is to consider upsize to 15" rather than 16". The reason besides being cost as the tires for a 16" rim is those low profile type which tends to wear out quite fast compared to a 15".

 

At the end of the day, as long as u are happy, that is most important!

[Sky8807]

If you change tyre as stated, your mileage will NOT improve. Only thing that improve is the look, dry grip and higher conering speed.

The rest suffer, like power, economy, aqua planning, cost and noise.

[Mondeo]

U mean the whole wheel or only tyre?

[Hitman]

Ooooo ... Nissans have a reputation with concerns to high fuel consumption, compared to Hondas and Toyotas.

 

I am not too sure about improving mileage by much by changing tyres ....

[Renegade]

Can't be as bad as reputation of conti's, right ?

 

Oops....

Edited October 12, 2002 by Renegade

[Hitman]

Wah you wanna play with FIRE again har ??

 

Next time I see you I spank you

[Sky8807]

if changing to bigger size from 14" then wheel and tyre.

bigger wheel

bigger tyre

lower aspect ratio for tyre

[Renegade]

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[RadX]

Now dun u start!!!

[Renegade]

Oh dear....looks like I may have unearthed my latest can o' worms.....

 

[Hitman]

You betcha .... hahhahahaha

[Guyver]

Own this Luxury Edition for abt 3 mths, average per litre abt 9~9.5km. If I change the tyre to say R16(current R14), do you think the mileage will improve?

 

Welcome to MCF!! Be active here and join our meetups!!

 

Wow!! think yours is really Luxurious Edition... 9~9.5km/litre is kind of.... In any case, upsizing to 16" rims & tyres.... will improve on looks and grip .... as for fuel consumption.... i upgrade to 16" rims & tyres just about the time i do my grounding and Apollo .... so my fuel consumption now is slightly better than before!!

[Plchoy]

Own this Luxury Edition for abt 3 mths, average per litre abt 9~9.5km. If I change the tyre to say R16(current R14), do you think the mileage will improve?

 

O Wow. I m using '98 N16 EX 1.5 (M) w 35 psi R14 & trisyn M1 & 95Oct fuel. Avg consumption = 11.2km/l - 12.0km/l

 

1st post after millions of secs of reading here. Pretty Stingy posting huh?

[Guyver]

Welcome to MCF!! It's ok... late better than never!!

 

Btw... your car is really clocking quite well.... 12km/litre is really not bad.....

[Rainbowsix]

Do u know if u post more, u can upgrade your title from amatuer to something more appealing? Guyver already hit his limit and I am struggling hard to get to the next level.

 

Hope to see u post more often!

[Gadgeter]

RB6,

 

Plchoy was here long before the rest of us starts coming in...