>We hit 70-75 mph on our way to FL every year and hardly feel it, it's >actually legal on a few interstates. I have noticed that we register about >4k at about 70 mph on a straightaway - we have an automatic transmission. >We recently put Michelin tires on that are 205s, up from 195s maybe that >makes a difference as I don't remember the RPMs being that high before. Any >thoughts on this? > >John & Wendy
Depends on the tire's profile. If the 205s are taller than the 195s you'll be turning fewer rpm at a given road speed.
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