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Old 11-29-2009, 03:56 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The XT - '92 Yamaha XT225 Serow
Last 3: 80.67 mpg (US)

White Civic - '08 Honda Civic Hybrid
90 day: 38.23 mpg (US)

Blue and White Beast - '78 Ford F150
90 day: 11.33 mpg (US)

Red T100 - '93 Toyota T100
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Originally Posted by thatguitarguy View Post
3 cyl, 5 spd, hatch.

Tires first. I might go with bigger and wider. I know it's less efficient, but safety comes first, and here in the mountains we have a lot of snow and bad roads.
Narrow tires are actually better in snow and ice. Provided you get a good tread pattern, possibly w/studs if you get a lot of snow.
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