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Old 11-30-2011, 02:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
Ladogaboy
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My guess is that the difference comes from a number of factors, most principally the weight difference. The wider tire patch, the differences in composition of the LRR tires, and the differences in drag characteristics of the wheels might all affect the outcome of mileage tests.

To get a better assessment of the potential gains, you should look to get the same tires with similar rim designs in different sizes.
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