Does switching to narrower width road tire instead of off road tire help with milage?

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2026-08-04 20:41

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Yes. Off road tires are heavier so you have more rotational mass to keep going, plus they're harder to stop. Wider tires have more rolling resistance as well. The heavier off road tires also stress the drive train components such as u-joints. The weight and resistance cost you in fuel consumption.

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