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Old 03-30-2014, 10:48 AM   #13
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Another way to look at it:

Avg MPG @ 70MPH = 7.8
Avg MPG @ 65MPH = 9.8

2000 mile trip at 70MPH = 256 gallons @ 3.79 = $970
2000 mile trip at 65MPH = 204 gallons @ 3.79 = $773

Total increase in "behind the wheel time" at the slower pace: 2.2 hours

That's $197 savings. Enough for an extra night (or two) at a good campground and dinner out at a nice restaurant both nights....

OR: one Maxxis 8008 installed and balanced plus some left over for BK or McD's......
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