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Tires and wheels significantly larger than the originals may decrease fuel economy because they are heavier, have more rolling resistance, and require more force to accelerate. This condition may be more evident on vehicles driven mostly around town or in hilly areas. In flat areas at sustained highway speeds, a taller tire may increase fuel economy because engine rpm will be decreased at a given vehicle speed.
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Tires and wheels significantly larger than the originals may decrease fuel economy because they are heavier, have more rolling resistance, and require more force to accelerate. This condition may be more evident on vehicles driven mostly around town or in hilly areas. In flat areas at sustained highway speeds, a taller tire may increase fuel economy because engine rpm will be decreased at a given vehicle speed.  View Related Article

 

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