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i90east · 03-17-2013, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the responses capri and euro. There arn't any really good tire choices in the 175mm size that I can see for low rolling resistance. The guy at the tire shop said I could use 185mm tires on the original wheels but I don't know if that would a good option for fuel economy or not.

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i90east EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the responses capri and euro. There arn't any really good tire choices in the 175mm size that I can see for low rolling resistance. The guy at the tire shop said I could use 185mm tires on the original wheels but I don't know if that would a good option for fuel economy or not.