How much will 6lb reduction in wheel weight make?

[Travis Craig]

I'm looking at changing my wheels and noticed a possible wheel that I'm looking at will save me about 6lbs per wheel. Will that make a difference in MPG or accelleration?

 

[smritte]

Not really, The difference will be in how much weight your shocks have to deal with.

 

[Travis Craig]

Bummer, so the hopes of a little love at the pump isn't going to happen? Thought with 6lbs per wheel, 24lbs total, that might make some difference. Oh well, thank you!

 

[smritte]

Look at it this way, The money you save from not having to replace your shocks sooner could net you enough fuel to drive....100 miles?
See Glass half full.

 

[Tripping4x4]

My wife has a Tesla and the difference between the Performance and Long Range I thought was the wheels? But then again, that's 345 miles compared to 305 or something like that.