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Old 10-06-2007, 09:58 AM   #1
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With my 2007 Toyota Yaris, the increase in MPG is 5% to 7% when I take my PSI to 50. The tires are rated for max of 44.

Now if your tires are very low (under specified psi) this can cause a loss of 10% or more off your MPG...this is really bad!
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