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Re: Rolling resistance of Tires?
RT <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> wrote:[color=blue]
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> Speaking of measurable effect, how big of a difference in mpg are we
> talking about here between the worst and best rolling resistance tire?
> Did they measure that?[/color]
Yes, the op. cit. paper discusses this. There is approximately
a 2% improvement in mileage for each 10% reduction in RRC.
Wind resistance is a much larger factor in fuel economy, at 55 mph
causing approximately 1/3 of total system drag, IIRC.
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