>We hit 70-75 mph on our way to FL every year and hardly feel it, it's
>actually legal on a few interstates.  I have noticed that we register about
>4k at about 70 mph on a straightaway - we have an automatic transmission.
>We recently put Michelin tires on that are 205s, up from 195s maybe that
>makes a difference as I don't remember the RPMs being that high before.  Any
>thoughts on this?
>
>John & Wendy

Depends on the tire's profile. If the 205s are taller than the 195s you'll
be turning fewer rpm at a given road speed.

Andrew Grebneff
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