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Old 09-13-2010, 02:05 PM   #1
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Wouldn't the overall OD increase with larger wheels though?
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Wouldn't the overall OD increase with larger wheels though?
Also, the larger the wheels and tires are, the more extra force they will take to rotate, and this can add up to lower gas mileage.

I think the old thought that I have seen a ton is that for every added 1 lb on the edge of the tire, wheel, it is like 4 lbs above the suspension.
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