Green Tires - who is using them here and why?
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Angela, Here is a nice write-up from Tires Rack, you may have already seen it.
Tire Tech Information - Tire Rolling Resistance Part 1: Understanding Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Basically, they say what Loren said "The easiest way to reduce rolling resistance to enhance fuel economy is to make certain that the tires are properly inflated. A vehicle that requires its tires to be inflated to 35 psi (based on the vehicle's tire placard) will have an increase in rolling resistance of approximately 12.5% if the tires are allowed to become under inflated to just 28 psi. Therefore, maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's pressure recommended for light load and heavy load conditions may almost be as important as the tires being used."
Tire Tech Information - Tire Rolling Resistance Part 1: Understanding Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Basically, they say what Loren said "The easiest way to reduce rolling resistance to enhance fuel economy is to make certain that the tires are properly inflated. A vehicle that requires its tires to be inflated to 35 psi (based on the vehicle's tire placard) will have an increase in rolling resistance of approximately 12.5% if the tires are allowed to become under inflated to just 28 psi. Therefore, maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's pressure recommended for light load and heavy load conditions may almost be as important as the tires being used."
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am i not allowed to ask him why he has his opinion?
and again, if i am some how antagonizing him, its someone i know off the board. so if it sounds harsh. its not.
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My 240 was on 205s' with 10in wide wheels and there was actually a MPG difference of about 10% believe it or not. I think the stock tires may have been 225 or something? But I don't suggest such extreme tire stretch, because supposedly its not safe.
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At the very least it's retarded 
and makes me cry, those wheels need 295's......
and makes me cry, those wheels need 295's......
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92' Nissan 240sx
02' Honda VFR Interceptor
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