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Old 08-07-2008, 10:34 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Lazarus View Post
the press is reporting 3% increase in FE with proper tire inflation. I would say that is quite high unless you are running 20 PSI to begin with.
Given the huge number of cars that operate below the placarded pressure, 3% is as good a guess as any. Do you have any data that relates 20psi to 3% imporovement?

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