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Old 09-22-2022, 12:15 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bandit86 View Post
Yes sir, 2x a week i commute 6 hours.

The reason for 17 or 18 rims is i need a taller tire. Its TDI beetle. When I got back to oem spec tires I lost mpg because the engine went up 200rpm it always feel like I should shift again. I want more rim and less rubber
Does the UK require that tire manufacturers provide rolling-resistance coefficients to the consumer, to help inform their purchase decisions?
Personally, I'd want to weigh that as much as engine rpm.
You could potentially move the TDI engine into a slightly more efficient island of efficiency, only to lose it all back with higher rolling resistance. A net-zero gain.
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