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solarguy · 01-08-2010, 02:20 PM

Most of the tire talk that refers to "good mileage" will refer to how long the tire will last.

If they DON'T mean that, they will talk a lot about fuel economy, but that's rare.

I suppose a few will use the term dishonestly to make you think they are talking about FE, when they are really talking about tread wear. In general, very long tread wear will mean more/worse rolling resistance.

As a broad generality, lower rolling resistance will negatively affect both tread life and traction. Pick one, you get to maximize that one.

Finest regards,
troy

01-08-2010, 02:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
solarguy EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: up north Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 34 Times in 26 Posts	"good mileage" Most of the tire talk that refers to "good mileage" will refer to how long the tire will last. If they DON'T mean that, they will talk a lot about fuel economy, but that's rare. I suppose a few will use the term dishonestly to make you think they are talking about FE, when they are really talking about tread wear. In general, very long tread wear will mean more/worse rolling resistance. As a broad generality, lower rolling resistance will negatively affect both tread life and traction. Pick one, you get to maximize that one. Finest regards, troy __________________ 2004 VW TDI PD on bio want to build 150 mpg diesel streamliner.