[s-cars] Gas milege on 95 s6

[Calvin & Diana Craig]

Mark,

The only thing I will say here, though, is that with the VR rated 225/60/15
tires I have on there it's the same width as the 225/50/16's and I would
also add that I think you must have had a not so good set of tires as I have
not seen any difference between my '92 handling with 15" rims and the '93
with 16" rims.  I have never driven a '92 with 16's...I'm sure it's better
but I wouldn't describe my present state like a Subaru Wagon :)  One other
thing is I think the '92s suspension is a little lower, hence less wind
resistance for better mpg.

--Calvin






>Calvin-

>I experienced the same thing and mentioned it to the list about three
>or four years ago.  My Avant came with the 15"  rims.  When I drove
>it home to Maryland from Conn. I got about 27 mpg which really amazed
>me.  The down side was those tires almost killed me since the car
>handled (and horrible brakes) so bad.  I went into my first
>decreasing radius turn expecting this car to handle at least as good
>as my old Sub wagon and I nearly went off the road.  I know I got
>over 22 in my normal mixed city/highway driving.