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Old 11th November 2007, 23:00   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier View Post
18inch wheels should have no effect on the MPG as the overall diameter stays the same (only the Alloy is bigger, the tyre itself is 'thinner'). over/under inflated tyres on the other hand (and some tyres claim to lower rolling resistance, however this is generally negligible in the grand scheme of things).

Tom
Not according to Honda, models with 16" wheels as standard are quoted 1 or 2 more mpg than those fitted with 17" wheels, unless I am missing something, which is more than likely.
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