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Old 12-05-2009, 11:02 AM   #4 (permalink)
MadisonMPG
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You can go two routes with this.

Low price, and Low RR.

Low price: higher RR, better handling (sometimes), worse gas mileage
Low RR: Higher price, worse handling (sometimes), better gas mileage

You need to look around, and see the fuel economy benifits of LRR tires and factor in the life of the tire with gas prices *an average price* and then see if LRR tires will "pay for themselves". If they do not, I would recommend you just get cheaper tires.

I think the ones on my Geo are 165/80 13, i'll go check. I really like these tires, if that helps you with a decision. You may be able to go a bit taller if you really want MPGs.
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