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ConnClark · 10-18-2012, 01:29 PM

Reducing tire width isn't always going to give you a lower CD. If you go too narrow your wheel wells become big gaping holes in the side of your car that cause drag.

10-18-2012, 01:29 PM	#50 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	Reducing tire width isn't always going to give you a lower CD. If you go too narrow your wheel wells become big gaping holes in the side of your car that cause drag. __________________