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GHGH · 29th April 2008, 08:04

I'm just curious

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After changing from unstudded 205/55-16 Continental winter tyres to my 225/45-17 Michelin Primacy, I notice a slightly better MPG with my summer tyres. (from 48 to 50 on easy extra urban driving - computer display).

I also had to correct the toe-in slightly (was 9' out on both front wheels) which caused the car to "wander" a bit on our tarmac, which is worn by studded tyres. the 225-tyres are quite sensitive.

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GHGH Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm just curious . After changing from unstudded 205/55-16 Continental winter tyres to my 225/45-17 Michelin Primacy, I notice a slightly better MPG with my summer tyres. (from 48 to 50 on easy extra urban driving - computer display). I also had to correct the toe-in slightly (was 9' out on both front wheels) which caused the car to "wander" a bit on our tarmac, which is worn by studded tyres. the 225-tyres are quite sensitive.