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Old 02-06-2010, 08:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
CapriRacer
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Originally Posted by 89HF View Post
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?
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).
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