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"Sporty" tires will lean towards having more grip from a softer compound, which is more resistance and faster wear. Yes, stiffer sidewalls and all that, but here we get stiff sidewalls by going to at least the max sidewall pressure rating. I think the "less rolling resistance" of wider tires is more of a "lower PSI on the contact patch" thing, and not less actual resistance. Cars get pneumatic tires for traction and a cushy ride, while trains get steel rollers for efficiency. Stuck with pneumatic tires, ecomodders make them as hard as they can.
Personally, I've been in love with my Avid Ascends for some time now and would go with it in either the 185/55/16 or 195/50/16. If you think you could fit a 24.9 inch tire, I'd look at the 205/55/16.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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