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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
Sumitomo T4, low rolling resistance tires, Tire Rack price does not include shipping, mounting and balancing. 175/70R13 - 1,036 lbs - 51 psi - 927 rev/mile - $52/ea
185/70R13 - 1,135 lbs - 51 psi - 907 rev/mile - $60/ea |
So the 185's rev a little more than 2% less than the 175s? That should mean the difference between these two tires in terms of MPG at 5th gear highway speeds would be a little over 1% maybe? In a car like an 80's CRX that's possibly a difference of 1.5-2.0mpg at highway speeds, no? If true and the 185s fit my CRX, that's what I would buy. SentraSE-R and others, such as arcosine, seem to have found that despite the larger sizes (worse aero) and heavier weights, that the taller gearing is a net benefit (on the highway, at least).