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Old 07-26-2018, 05:17 AM   #234 (permalink)
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Taller tires are the same as taller gearing. The only reason no to go bigger is that they usually weigh more.

All else being equal, a LRR tire will often deliver 5-15% better economy than a non-LRR tire, but it may not be cost effective if they're a lot more expensive.
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