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**webslinger** · 06-08-2007

The larger diameter tire will lower your rpms at speed, and increase your mileage. The downside is that it makes your rear gears taller so your 60ft times and low end "out of the hole" may suffer depending on how much taller the tires are.

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 556 Country: Thanks: 27 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	The larger diameter tire will lower your rpms at speed, and increase your mileage. The downside is that it makes your rear gears taller so your 60ft times and low end "out of the hole" may suffer depending on how much taller the tires are.