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Old 12-20-2013, 12:59 AM   #7
crazy longhorn
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Re: Tire size vs mpg with an LS

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY View Post
Don't forget that just like with my steel wheels, a larger tire will add rolling mass, which will have an effect on mpg regardless of the gearing. Going too big to alter the "final" gearing ends up with an awkward combo at times, the same goes for the "tiny" tires that lowriders and the such end up with.
Totally with you on that Longhorn
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