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Joel (not verified)    February 22, 2025 - 1:17PM

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The weight reduction is not the primary reason for increased fuel economy. A smaller rim/bigger tire takes up more space around the brakes, which has a large impact on aerodynamics, since that area is a highly turbulent space. Larger tires are more efficient, no matter how you define "larger".

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