Bob;
Just making sure their tires are inflated properly would save many folks a
few $. Most drivers only put air in the tires when they are very obviously
low on air pressure.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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From: land-speed-bounces+neil=dbelltech.com@autox.team.net
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Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:55 AM
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Subject: [Land-speed] Tires,Mileage,etc/non LSR ?
Being the car guy on my block, lately I've been getting involved in the
"how
do I get better gas mileage" discussion at neighborhood gatherings.
Besides the usual advice, we also kicked around the merit of going to a
larger, as in taller, tire to effectively raise the final drive ratio for
the
longer legs.
I researched tire sizes and find that to get a perceptible mpg
difference,as
in ten percent, the tire size and corresponding weight goes up
tremendously.
Most of the taller tires are truck/SUV and E rated and heavy.
I'm thinking the added sprung weight and cost of the tires might neutralize
any mpg added. Plus,the Speedpo/odo would read off, too.
Yeah, I know, Duh ?
Bob W
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