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Old 04-03-2010, 04:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
CapriRacer
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Here's the long version:

Barry's Tire Tech

Here's the short version:

I don't think tread "roundness" gives you much indication of the rolling resistance of a tire. But I think the UTQG treadwear rating does - lower UTQG treadwear rating = better RR.

But beware when folks claim their fuel economy went down after replacing tires. More tread rubber = more RR, so wornout tires have better fuel economy, all other things being equal.
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