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Old 05-06-2008, 11:46 PM   #4 (permalink)
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If I had to guess, I'd say the difference in fuel economy of smoothies vs bare rims is probably undetectable in normal tank-to-tank watching. But that's not to say they don't work - just very little.

I wouldn't spend $70 unless you like the way they look, too. Don't buy them to save money anyway.
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