Economy isn’t just about fuel economy.
Less unsprung weight and highly inflated tyres reduce fuel consumption, but low profile tyres result in damaged wheel rims and lack of adhesion results in lack of control.
Alloy wheels with low profile tyres are lighter, but are also more prone to irreparable damage.
If you have the smallest steel rims that fit over your brakes (and the highest profile tyres to match manufacturer recommendations), you are less likely to have a puncture or damaged wheel, especially in potholed regions. (I live in Victoria, Australia).
If you have the correct tyres inflated to the correct pressures, they will last longer and provide the most optimal grip.
Economy isn’t just about fuel economy. Less unsprung weight and highly inflated tyres reduce fuel consumption, but low profile tyres result in damaged wheel rims and lack of adhesion results in lack of control.
Alloy wheels with low profile tyres are lighter, but are also more prone to irreparable damage.
If you have the smallest steel rims that fit over your brakes (and the highest profile tyres to match manufacturer recommendations), you are less likely to have a puncture or damaged wheel, especially in potholed regions. (I live in Victoria, Australia).
If you have the correct tyres inflated to the correct pressures, they will last longer and provide the most optimal grip.