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Old 03-05-2013, 12:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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1. When it comes to wheels, lighter weight is better. Smaller diameter can help with this.
2. The specific tire design matters more than size for mpg. Look for LRR tires like Bridgestone Ecopia or Michelin Energy Saver. TireRack has an option for LRR in its search criteria.
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