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Old 08-11-2008, 10:33 AM   #127 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by IndyIan View Post
This is kind of a balancing act as we are accepting slightly lower traction to increase mpg and save the environment and $$ but buying new tires more often costs both...
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Higher inflation leads to buying tires LESS often, not more often, since the wear longer and more evenly.
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