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Old 02-20-2007, 03:35 PM
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Default Re: How to Get Hybrid Gas Mileage in Your Regular Car

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Originally Posted by peachy View Post
Workinman...help me out here. How does tall skinny tires help out? The hamster in my brain is not running too fast today. LOL!

less surface of the tire contacting to the road = less friction. taller tires have to rotate less than smaller tires, creating a higher gear ratio (when they're on the drive wheels, meaning the front of a front wheel drive car and rear of a rear wheel drive car) just be careful because this could knock your speedometer outta wack a little.
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