tires and ride
I have noticed that wheels are getting bigger on new cars with 20 inch not uncommon. I did some research and the general consensus is the larger wheels actually impact ride to the negative however th...
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Changing tire sizes can affect the mileage. Putting on larger tires and rims will effectively change the effective gearing to a higher gear. Indicated speed and mileage will be lower on the instruments unless they are changed. Going to smaller tires will indicate that are going faster and farther than you actually are. Back in the 60's, a friend changed from 15 inch wheel to 13 inch wheels on his Chevy and was certain that it was faster and gave great mileage. Actually, it may have been faster in early acceleration, but his actual indicated speed was way off.
When you change tire sizes, you should change something in the sender/instrument to compensate.
Paul
When you change tire sizes, you should change something in the sender/instrument to compensate.
Paul
