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Old 07-21-2013, 06:47 PM   #22 (permalink)
HypermilerAX
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The thing is that the tires do NOT have the same diameter. They even say it : "speedometer error". There is 2% difference and that cannot be disregarded when you're measuring something at 0.1 mpg.

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Originally Posted by GreenHornet View Post
If your goal is MPG then you want a light weight, tall, and narrow tire.
Why tall? Because of better rolling resistance? Taller tires are heavier and make worse aero. Big gearing should be done with the gearbox, not the tires.
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