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Old 09-23-2008, 09:40 PM   #45 (permalink)
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The question is too ambiguous. What is the effect on drag with the taller tires? What is the effect on rolling resistance? How fast is the car going? What does the bsfc chart of the engine look like and how much torque is the engine making in both cases?
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