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Old 11-06-2010, 05:41 AM   #8 (permalink)
CapriRacer
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
.........Note that the force of rolling resistance is the same regardless of vehicle speed........
Unfortunately, for passenger car tires, that is only true at slower speeds. RR climbs exponentially at higher speeds. 50 mph seems to be the breakoff point - which is also unfortunately within normal driving speeds.

I suggest you add a note that the RR part is only true below 50 mph and explain what happens to RR at higher speeds.
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