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Old 02-24-2014, 07:07 PM   #7
MrE
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That's a great attachment, thank you!

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Every 2% reduction in aerodynamic drag results in approximately 1% improvement in fuel economy.

Above 55 mph each 1 mph increase in vehicle speed decreases fuel economy by 0.1 mpg

Worn tires provide better fuel economy than new tires, up to 7% better fuel economy.

Used lug drive tires can get up to 0.4 mpg better than new lug tires

Ribbed tires on the drive axles provide 2-4% better fuel economy than lugged tires.

Every 10 psi that a truck’s tire s are underinflated reduces fuel economy by 1%.

The break in period for tires is between 35,000 and 50,000 miles.

Tires make biggest difference in mpg below around 50 mph; aerodynamics is the most important factor over around 50 mph.


So where do you buy tires with between 35k and 50k miles?
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