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The best tire.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by dupri, May 17, 2015.

  1. dupri

    dupri New Member

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    In any bike race where you are the motor. You want the least roll resistance. Even if you don't win, you will be a mess if you ride on fat tires.. There are many pluses, with slim tires.. they not only cut wind, they cut through water and snow.. A ten speed bike dosent' hydro plane.. so there is your visual.. The vw bug was the peoples car, and people had little money for fuel.. Of the 2 vw tires available the 165 80 is the better than the 155 80
     
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    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    please be careful, posting while intoxicated can be embarrassing.
     
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    HaroldW Active Member

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    I vote for Ecopea ep 20's. H
     
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    Here in the south for 15" wheels the Michelin energy saver as is number 1 for me. For 17" wheels the continental pure contact eco plus is awesome and works for me.
     
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    I got fat tires on my bicycle and I thought the skinny ones going out of style ... I was ahead of my time on that