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Old 05-28-2008, 12:53 PM
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Default Re: Low-rolling resistance tires to increase mpg?

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Originally Posted by lloyd123 View Post
...I've read that the Toyota Camry Hybrid edges out the NAH in fuel mileage but seeing how the TCH comes with LRR tires - Michelin® Energy™ MXV4® S8 - that probably could be the reason for the difference.
The tires are probably a part of it. But I think the main difference is that the NAH has a slightly larger ICE. That would make it perform a little better, but at some cost to FE.

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