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Old 04-10-2019, 01:49 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Just a guess, but I'm thinking the benefits of increased load and lower friction / parasitic drag from accessories would outweigh the increased parasitic losses from the OD, but only on the highway. More gears to go through to the wheels = more losses.
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