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Old 12-27-2009, 01:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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...It should be kept in mind that operating temperature has a greater percentage effect on tire rolling resistance and the viscosity of drivetrain greases and oils than on airflow. Nonetheless, valuable data..
Hi Bill,

That's exactly the reason I will like to get data and quantify this effect.

There are sites out there that show how to perform coast down testing, but do not make it obvious to consider temperature and it's affect on rolling resistance (Crr).

Jim.
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