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AeroModder · 05-03-2010, 11:18 AM

I noticed an increase of 1 MPG when I went to tires that are 2.3% taller than stock, but they also had less rolling resistance than my other tires, although these aren't labeled as LRR.

05-03-2010, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
AeroModder Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 471 Tank - '96 Ford Aspire 4 door Team Ford 90 day: 46.75 mpg (US) Thanks: 15 Thanked 65 Times in 48 Posts	I noticed an increase of 1 MPG when I went to tires that are 2.3% taller than stock, but they also had less rolling resistance than my other tires, although these aren't labeled as LRR. __________________ In Reason we Trust