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Old 09-22-2008, 08:25 PM   #5 (permalink)
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A larger rolling circumference typically reduces rolling resistance.By going to the smaller diameter tire/wheel combo,you could increase tire friction which could cut into your gains from lowering and more narrow tire.Hard to know,and an expensive mistake should results not pan out.
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