archer wrote:
archer wrote:
Would larger diameter tires on a 123 improve diesel fuel mileage?
NO! Where did you get that idea?
Marshall
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The engine turns a fewer number of revolutions per mile traveled when the
circumference of the tire is greater, doesn't it? Some automobiles;
depending on a number of factors; burn less fuel per mile as a result.
My brother-in-law put larger tires on his Studebaker pickup years ago and
got an additional 4.xx miles-per-gallon. I put larger rims and tires on my
'67 200D and got better mpg on the highway. The originals were 13" and the
replacements were 14" IIRC.
Didn't work on MY 200Ds or any of my other diesels. Just how much better
mileage did you get using what size wheels/tires and at what speeds?
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
