My Mitsubishi Pajero: Upgraded to off-road steel rims & tyres

Although the SUV now looks even better, the heavier steel rims have affected the vehicle's fuel efficiency & low-speed manoeuvrability.

BHPian oldskool_16 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Finally, I have upgraded to off-road steel rims and 31X10.50 R15 AT tyres, always wanted to upgrade.

After upgrading, these are my observations:

• Vehicle looks smashing and is a showstopper.
• As steel rims are heavier, manoeuvring the vehicle takes a bit of effort. At high speeds it's okay but at low speeds, you can feel the extra weight when you steer the vehicle.
• The vehicle is grounded and stable and I can feel the sluggishness in performance.
• Slow braking - takes more time to come to a halt.
• Reduced fuel economy.

These are just my observations and I am not complaining.

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