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Old 01-10-2011, 06:20 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Execut1ve View Post
so, in general less flexible sidewalls -> higher rolling resistance? and more flexible sidewalls -> lower rolling resistance?
No, the other way around.
It takes energy to constantly deform the tyre.

Less flex in the sidewall -> less rolling resistance
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