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Old 04-25-2013, 12:21 PM
Shortsguy1 Shortsguy1 is offline
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Keep in mind that tire size affects "indicated" speed and miles. So as your tires wear (get smaller), your speedometer and odometer will err on the high side. This is most notable right before and after you get new tires. So basically, if you are using your odometer to measure miles traveled, it is likely an overestimate if your tires are worn. This is one of the reasons some here suggest using GPS to accurately determine miles traveled in mpg calcs.
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