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Originally Posted by MPGee
I assume you're asking me? I'm not trying to go taller (as in larger overall wheel+tire diameter), because I'd like my speedo & odo to remain accurate... Otherwise, how am I gonna know if I've actually improved my fuel economy?  |
Figure out what the difference between the new tires and old are and add that to the miles per tank.
I have found that most speedometers read high anyways.
Putting on bigger tires makes it read closer to reality.
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