06-20-2010, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick
Actually, the two tires are almost exactly the same diameter.
OP, you may gain a little mpg due to the lower aerodynamic drag of the thinner (155) tire. There also may be a benefit if the new tire has a higher max pressure (i.e. 51 psi vs. 44 psi), resulting in lower rolling resistance.
Make sure the new wheels will clear the brake calipers.
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but there are no 13" LRR tires and the 185 60 14 will almost certainly have lower rolling resistance than the 13 " tire
at the same tire pressure
wider - is better for LRR but worse for drag
ever see a 155 80 13 on a prius or insight ? i never did .
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