Why Big Wheels Clobber Efficiency And Slash Your Car's Range
by Mercedes Streeter on Jalopnik, shared by Joel Cunn from Lifehacker on (#5AGGV)

Installing gigantic wheels on your car is a tempting proposition when you're eager to maximize style and minimize tire sidewall. Automakers make it easy to select an optional wheel and tire package that offers larger-diameter rims fitted with lower-profile tires, smartly filling the wheel openings. To keep everything...