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Reducing tire size

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Pbird74, Apr 11, 2020.

  1. Apr 11, 2020 at 3:12 PM
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    Pbird74

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    Has anyone gone from a 265 75r16 (largest tire with stock setup) back down to the 265 70r16? I am currently at the larger side of that equation and I’m wondering if there are any power or mpg gains associated with the switch to the somewhat smaller size. Thanks everyone!
     
    Pbird74, Apr 11, 2020
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  2. Apr 11, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    Probably nothing even noticable to bother
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    Discount Tire

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    I would agree you will probably not notice much.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    X2 agreed your driving style will have more of an effect than the small size difference.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    The weight of the tire will make a difference too. Smaller tires are usually lighter. So reduced diameter and weight combined could make a difference.
     
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  6. Apr 14, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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    The compound of the tire between brands will have a larger effect of mpg (rolling resistance) than that small of a size change.
     
    Pete_Patter, Apr 14, 2020
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