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Old 06-23-2011, 11:18 PM   #10 (permalink)
zonker
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
You're sure? Has anyone ever tested it?

As I recall, most of the human & solar-powered vehicles use pretty narrow tires.
i guess i should clarify - on a production made passenger car, mounting the thinnest tires possible will help fuel economy but at a huge sacrifice to safety, braking, cornering, and general roadholding.
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