Bud Posted August 11, 2015 at 02:36 AM Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 at 02:36 AM Hi All, These caught my eye and I think they'd look spectacular on a 2015 Titanium Energi in tectonic silver metallic. I'm keeping the stock wheel/tire size. These tickle anyone else's fancy? Here they are on a Nissan (minus the black accents): PetrSpulk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 11, 2015 at 04:21 PM Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 at 04:21 PM They look nice. How much do they weigh? I am pretty picky about finding lightweight wheels wherever possible. PetrSpulk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonzo71 Posted August 11, 2015 at 06:33 PM Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 at 06:33 PM Fromhttp://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Fusion+Energi&autoYear=2014&autoModClar=&package=false 22lbs and cost $134.00 per Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 11, 2015 at 07:44 PM Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 at 07:44 PM (edited) They look nice. How much do they weigh? I am pretty picky about finding lightweight wheels wherever possible. Fromhttp://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Fusion+Energi&autoYear=2014&autoModClar=&package=false 22lbs and cost $134.00 per That should be about 2 lbs. less (???) than the factory 10-spoke wheel on the Titanium. Overall, an 8lb savings. Think I will go with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Grand Touring All-Season Plus LLR tire as well - as the stock Michelin energy saver tires are really bad. The Pirelli's are highly-rated on TR. Edited August 12, 2015 at 03:24 AM by Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadiel Posted August 12, 2015 at 03:05 PM Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 at 03:05 PM That should be about 2 lbs. less (???) than the factory 10-spoke wheel on the Titanium. Overall, an 8lb savings. Think I will go with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Grand Touring All-Season Plus LLR tire as well - as the stock Michelin energy saver tires are really bad. The Pirelli's are highly-rated on TR. Wheel looks nice, those Michelin energy saver tires are bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 12, 2015 at 05:52 PM Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 at 05:52 PM I have the Contis on my Avalon Hybrid. MUCH better than the Michelins in ride, handling, snow, rain, etc. AND at least as good in the mileage department. They actually aren't terrible in the snow. The crispness of the turn-in when starting a turn is huge difference. It made the car a lot more sporty and I can't see any downsides so far. They seem to be wearing well. If they weren't marked LRR on the side I would have never believed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 12, 2015 at 07:23 PM Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 at 07:23 PM I have the Contis on my Avalon Hybrid. MUCH better than the Michelins in ride, handling, snow, rain, etc. AND at least as good in the mileage department. They actually aren't terrible in the snow. The crispness of the turn-in when starting a turn is huge difference. It made the car a lot more sporty and I can't see any downsides so far. They seem to be wearing well. If they weren't marked LRR on the side I would have never believed it. Which Continental tire did you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 14, 2015 at 07:21 AM Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 at 07:21 AM Any drawbacks going stock size tires with an 8" wide wheel versus the stock 7.5" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 16, 2015 at 04:04 PM Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 at 04:04 PM (edited) Here's another candidate in 17x8 - TSW Chicane. However, the offset is +40 and can't find the wheel weight. This might look too extreme as a 17x8 with a +40 offset. That would be about 25 mm further out versus stock. Any thoughts? OR :drool: Edited August 17, 2015 at 02:44 AM by Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 17, 2015 at 04:46 AM Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 at 04:46 AM (edited) TSW Chicane TSW Chicane Focal F15 - - - - - I think I like the concave look of the TSW over the convex look of the Focal. Would like to know the weight - although they couldn't be much different than the Focal What say you? Edited August 18, 2015 at 12:03 AM by Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum15Ti Posted August 18, 2015 at 01:12 AM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 01:12 AM I also prefer the TSW over the Focal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 18, 2015 at 05:38 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 05:38 PM I am using the Continental Pure Contact on my Avalon Hybrid. They have performed quite well other than deep snow 4"+ (which is to be expected). They are the best LRR tires I've used. They are wearing quite nicely as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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