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Old 06-12-2012, 02:16 AM   #18 (permalink)
F8L
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Another option is to switch tires to the best LRR tire you can find in your size. This could allow you to drive a bit faster when safety is an issue yet still get great gas mileage.

I recently decided to sell my aftermarket 17" wheels and stick with OE 15" wheels for the above reason. I had to hypermile my butt off to get decent mpg with the 17s which meant driving slow on the freeway. With the 15s I can driver faster and maintain mpg or continue to drive slow and gain mpg. A good set of LRR tires gives me this freedom.
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2012 Prius Three with Solar Roof - Blizzard Pearl w/dark gray interior: Prius Plug-In 15" Wheels | Michelin Energy Saver A/S 195/65/15 tires | TRD Lowering Springs | WeatherTech FloorLiners | Scangauge II | Morimoto/DDM HIDs 5000K | Clazzio Leather Seat Covers | Best Tank: 71.7mpg@702miles | Best Trip: 95.9mpg@233miles
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