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campisi · 10-03-2012, 07:52 PM

The 17's vs 15's prolly didn't change your mileage noticeably. The 17" rim/tire combo was most likely much taller than the 15" rim/tire combo giving you an "apparent" lower MPG reading when in actuality it's about the same.

10-03-2012, 07:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
campisi Chief Cook & Bottlewasher Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 76 Xterra - '13 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 90 day: 19.58 mpg (US) Thanks: 11 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	The 17's vs 15's prolly didn't change your mileage noticeably. The 17" rim/tire combo was most likely much taller than the 15" rim/tire combo giving you an "apparent" lower MPG reading when in actuality it's about the same.