BMW 3 Series - Will 17-inch wheels affect fuel consumption?
Will replacing the normal 16-inch tyres with 17-inch runflats affect the drive or consumption on my BMW 320d?
Asked on 21 November 2013 by AP
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. That's why the ED comes on 16-inch wheels and Michelin Energy Saver 205/60 R16 tyres. Fuel economy on 17-inch runflats will be about five per cent worse.
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