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NeilBlanchard · 11-14-2013, 07:43 PM

The VW XL1, the BMW i3,, and the Edison2 VLC use tall (large diameter) narrow tires. That seems to point to the efficiency advantage. Oliver Kuttner mentioned this kind of tire in the video I posted on the Edison2 thread.

11-14-2013, 07:43 PM	#53 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	The VW XL1, the BMW i3,, and the Edison2 VLC use tall (large diameter) narrow tires. That seems to point to the efficiency advantage. Oliver Kuttner mentioned this kind of tire in the video I posted on the Edison2 thread. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/