Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tread Lightly Worn Tire most fuel efficient
In a recent LA times article about tire laws and fuel efficiency The LA times discovered tires in use and or Used Tires perform better when it comes to fuel economy and rolling resistance.In the article the La times reports consumers are sometimes not well advised by sellers of tires.It appears there is some disagreement in the tire industry.With manufactures of tires representing one thing and auto manufacturers and retailers representing another to the motoring public., The report states that as tires roll,their shapeconstantly changes and energy that could be used to power th ecar is lost as heat.Many factors,heat,tread pattern,composition of the tire,width and height contribute to that energy loss known as "Rolling Resistance". The times reccomedned the following TIPS
Keep your tires properly inflated(great Advice )
Do not buy rain tires if yoiu live in a dry climat
Do not pimp your ride Bigger rims on average weigh more an dlow profile tires create more friction
Skip th eNitrogen
Do not replace Tires too Early Yep waiting until they reach 3.16 mm A worn tire is the most fuel efficient ...................................
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