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mpgx2 · 07-08-2010, 09:38 PM

Yes, you have increased the size of the tyre profile
giving you a bigger wheel size. That gives you taller
gearing and has lowered fuel consumption.

07-08-2010, 09:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
mpgx2 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Higher profile tyres get you taller gears.. Yes, you have increased the size of the tyre profile giving you a bigger wheel size. That gives you taller gearing and has lowered fuel consumption.