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Old 07-21-2020, 05:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mpg_numbers_guy View Post
The smaller the car, the more things like LRR make a difference. People say non-LRRs on the Insight can cost 10 mpg or so if replaced with a tire with high rolling resistance.

Weight is also a consideration, larger tires are heavier. Unless the larger tire is LRR I'd go with the smaller LRR size.
Aerodynamics And suspended loads can Cost more fuel economy than RR alone depending on how much larger you go.
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