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Old 12-26-2010, 04:15 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mnmarcus View Post
So far it looks like adding tires will not lower rolling resistance overall. If anyone knows if this is true that would be great.
Different tires have dramatically different rolling and aero characteristics. Tire selection WILL have a huge impact on your fuel economy, with knobby tractor tires probably delivering the worst economy, and slick big rig tires probably being the best. YMMV, HTH.
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