[200q20v] Re: [V8] V8 and 200q20v difference

[Michael L. Riebs]

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From: "Kneale Brownson" <knotnook at traverse.com>

> steady 70 mph on the freeway always gave me 30-32 mpg.  Could tires make a
> difference?

I'm sure a taller-than-stock tire might either
a) increase the fuel mileage, and increase acceleration times,
or
b) give false readings for the mileage, indicating that the car has gone
further than what it actually has, on the gas measured at the pump, thereby
increasing mileage calculations.

Michael Riebs
Grand Rapids, MI
'90 V8Q
'98 A6QA