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blackjackel · 06-05-2008, 07:20 AM

Something tells me I'm asking a very stupid question but here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/sizes/...sp?diameter=15

Also check this out to find out what i'm talking about:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ling-2813.html

you can buy tires that are taller or shorter (distance between wheel and tire tread)....

which would be most fuel efficient, a very tall tire or a very short one? assuming same tire width, rolling resistence, etc.

06-05-2008, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
blackjackel EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 119 Whitey - '05 toyota corolla LE 90 day: 28.91 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Lowering your car by getting shorter tires? Something tells me I'm asking a very stupid question but here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/sizes/...sp?diameter=15 Also check this out to find out what i'm talking about: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ling-2813.html you can buy tires that are taller or shorter (distance between wheel and tire tread).... which would be most fuel efficient, a very tall tire or a very short one? assuming same tire width, rolling resistence, etc. __________________