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Originally Posted by 89HF
Somebody posted a method for estimating the rolling resistance of a tire in another thread but it didn't seem very user friendly. Does anyone know if there is a connection between a tire's rolling resistance and its friction coefficient?
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Yes, and I've talked about it in detail here:
Barry's Tire Tech
Short version: There is technology triangle between Rolling Resistance, Traction, and Treadwear. In order to improve one, you have to sacrifice one of the other (or both).