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DifferentPointofView · 04-09-2008, 11:14 PM

I believe I read somewhere where wheels and tires are around 10-15% of drag. lowing the vehicle causes the wheels to be hidden more, and they don't stick out as much.

04-09-2008, 11:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
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