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MARTINSR · 07-15-2010, 12:00 PM

I know NOTHING about LRR and all other than the common sense the good Lord gave me and that seems to be thrown out the window when we start talking about this. I picture the taller and narrower the tire the lower the rolling and wind resistance, end of story. But it isn't as simple as that is it.

I know that I plan on running my bias ply white walls on my Rambler until I need a set (or just get tired of the look) and get myself some aluminum wheels and LRR radials for it. I will have to do a lot of studying before I jump into that pool though. Right now it has 5.90-15's on a 15x5 steel wheel.

Now, honestly, with that little contact area, I would think these tires at the recommended air pressure would be pretty darn low LRR! What do you experienced guys think?

Brian

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07-15-2010, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
MARTINSR EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 113 The SHOW - '95 Ford SHO Taurus Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I know NOTHING about LRR and all other than the common sense the good Lord gave me and that seems to be thrown out the window when we start talking about this. I picture the taller and narrower the tire the lower the rolling and wind resistance, end of story. But it isn't as simple as that is it. I know that I plan on running my bias ply white walls on my Rambler until I need a set (or just get tired of the look) and get myself some aluminum wheels and LRR radials for it. I will have to do a lot of studying before I jump into that pool though. Right now it has 5.90-15's on a 15x5 steel wheel. Now, honestly, with that little contact area, I would think these tires at the recommended air pressure would be pretty darn low LRR! What do you experienced guys think? Brian [IMG][/IMG]