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Draw a free body diagram (including both linear and rotational forces) of it and that will show you. If you don't know how to do that, then all you have is what you think instead of what basic mechanics shows. Everyone claims to know answers to stuff and they always disregard the actual science...

Steady state is an input of energy to continually offset forces, such as rotational inertia, so actually it does. The wheel weight doesn't magically disappear just because you are cruising at a constant speed.

The range was affected by about 10% but that was at 90% highway driving speeds, so the rolling resistance was greater than the weight reduction. The cabin noise was negligible, so I wouldn't say it plays a factor in the change. You could feel the road more but they are also larger rims, so...

@outrun I had no issues with that setup. If you want to drive to Sacramento, I can show you how the fitment is on your car. I pretty much have these sitting in storage until I can use them on my Escape PHEV. Here is a good angle to show you that they aren't exactly flush but very close (the...

I've already done this math. My Escape PHEV was $33k brand new and then take $6800 rebate from there. That's still a PHEV but you can compare my original $50k MSRP for the MME. I don't understand why everyone tried to push how EVs are so much cheaper when they really aren't. I'm not trying to...

This is actually the correct way of thinking about it and what a lot of EV drivers don't like to talk about. Throw the EV charger in there, the higher cost of an EV, and any sales tax and higher registration of a new car, you're not in the green for a while! CA has all of those fees/taxes and...

One more bump! Hoping to clear out some room in the garage for the new wheels I ordered.

Went to the dealer and picked up an inventory one in May 2020 for $4k+ under MSRP after instant rebates. Also got them to throw in a free Mustang hat!

I got my Lightning at MSRP, as did the first guy that got his before me. That dude actually went and flipped the truck for $50k more than he paid... That dude was in there complaining and arguing, making sure it was at MSRP as well. The same people that say everything above have no issue turning...

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Alright, from hub to lowest point of the spokes is 1.75" and it tapers up to 2". So you would have to see how far past the hub the brembos stick out. That's actually good info for anyone looking for new wheels.

I just realized that I had the tire size wrong, it's a 245/45ZR20, which matches the ones you have. Here is a comparison. It looks promising... But hard to tell with the larger calipers.

The offset is fine for the wheel to fit but the concavity of the rim (someone correct me if I'm wrong) plays a role in the fitment of larger calipers. I would stay away from adding spacers for clearance, unless you go with ones that are smaller than 3mm.

That's a good question... If you are anywhere near Sacramento, we could try. Otherwise, I would need to know the Brembo spacing from the hub. I can measure anything you want because I have them stored in my gym, so really easy access. Oh wait, i'll be in Reno on Friday! But I wouldn't want to...

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EVs are a hassle to charge when traveling and in general, if you don't charge at home. I recently purchased three more (new) cars - Ioniq 5, GT500, Escape Plug-in Hybrid - all after my Mach-E. The I5 is nice because it's free charging for 2 years but it's a hassle to stop and charge if you want...

I asked my dealer if they could sign a sales agreement with the pricing I will pay, since there is a VIN and invoice now. They said that California is a one contract state and could not do more than one sales agreement (assuming the finance rates and all of that would be on the first). I imagine...

Thanks! They claim they are asking the "Zone Manager" but let's be honest - they either give me a discount or sell it at a $5k markup. I doubt it will go in my favor lol

Regarding the top picture... Today, my dealer said they would not honor my signed copy because pricing changed since it was put in and Ford would not consider price protection. This is an Escape Plug-in and not a Mach-E but it still does not sound right. Why provide my ID and a signature on the...

This doesn't mean anything. Ford allows them to change this, months after your order and after it is in production. I called Ford because my dealer did this once my Lightning was in production and they said there isn't anything they can do. We are literally screwed when it comes to this... Get...