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cbergeron · 04-18-2008, 12:57 AM

"Better" is a relative term.

For purposes of getting high mileage, no, they aren't better.

Having 4 wheels in direct contact with the drivetrain means that you have 4 wheels that are limiting your coasting ability (not just 2).

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cbergeron EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 64 aerospire - '95 Ford Aspire 90 day: 56.92 mpg (US) Hindsight - '00 Honda Insight Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Better" is a relative term. For purposes of getting high mileage, no, they aren't better. Having 4 wheels in direct contact with the drivetrain means that you have 4 wheels that are limiting your coasting ability (not just 2). __________________