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Old 26 Dec 2005, 04:29 pm
Elliot Richmond
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Default Re: Will new rims lower my MPG?

On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:45:49 -0500, Al <XnospamX@optonline.net> wrote:

>you may never again know what your mileage is since the larger wheels
>will cause your speedometer and odometer to read low.
>

Whoever installs the new wheels should be able to find a tire rim
combination that has the same outside diameter as the original.

I question whether alloy rims would be mnoticeably heavier than the
original steel rims.



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