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Old 11-28-2009, 02:50 AM   #40 (permalink)
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I don't think that's right... the tire's RR is measured at a specific load rating, but it doesn't always apply to all situations. If you load a tire less, it will have less rolling resistance. We've already proven this by overinflating tires, or removing weight from vehicles, and recording coast-down times.

I believe RR tests are done at max pressure and max load, but I don't recall specifically... seems I forget more about this stuff than I learn lately.
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