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Old 05-01-2009, 07:24 PM   #33 (permalink)
Ernie Rogers
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We need a normalized tire rating

Hello, Frank,

You have put your thumb on the big issue the tire makers have to find an answer to.

Here is an idea. Any tire makers listening? Test all tires at the same (standard) spring rate, by adjusting pressure. This will help to simplify the situation.

The next possible simplification could be to all agree to publish the rolling resistance coefficient for certain specified sizes that are common-- for example, one size for compacts, another size for SUVs.

What do you think?

Ernie Rogers

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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
With no easy way to quantify r.r. (no ratings) I hope it is more than a marketing ploy.
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