Date:         Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:59:04 EDT
Reply-To:     Willolyn99@AOL.COM
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From:         Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 25 mpg westy (impress)
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I used to get mileages in the low/mid 20's when I first got my van, but after
I got the correct sized tires the mileage dropped.  Those crappy little
chevette tires were spinning like crazy, and the speed & mileage were
artificially inflated (IIRC they were 175R70's).  I lost a few MPG, but
everyone else on the road started driving slower!  Weeeeird....

If you're getting 25 mpg on the proper tires, that's great!

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
Aurora, IL

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