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Tire Size For Maximum Fuel Economy - 1/13/2008 5:34:55 PM

stusue

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Hi all,

I'm a new memeber and have recently bought a 2000 Hyundai Elantra sedan. I love the car. It's fun to drive and handles great. I'm currenty going about 300 kms when I fill up 40 litres which translates to roughly 13.3 litres/ 100 kms. I'm wondering if I switched from 195/60r14 tires to 185/65r14 would I get a little better gas mileage. Yes I monitor my tire pressure regularly and keep it at 30 psi as per door plate instructions. All the cars with better fuel economy have 185/65r14 or even 175/65 r14. Any feedback or suggestions....

Thank you all in advance and I look forward toh hearing what you all think...

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RE: Tire Size For Maximum Fuel Economy - 1/14/2008 12:18:08 PM

Doohickie

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A thinner tire should give less rolling resistance; I'm a good negative example of that right now. My 05 Elantra came with stock 195/60R15 tires. When I went to wider 225/50R15s I saw a noticeable hit to my fuel economy.

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