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MPGranger · 09-22-2011, 03:14 PM

What's the science behind LRR tires? Seems to me less rolling resistance also means less traction; which would mean longer braking distances and the tires would lose control easier.

09-22-2011, 03:14 PM	#57 (permalink)
MPGranger EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 154 Whitey - '10 Ford Ranger XL Pickups 90 day: 33.74 mpg (US) Hershey - '13 Nissan Altima SL 90 day: 28.68 mpg (US) Midas - '10 Toyota Prius two Thanks: 15 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	What's the science behind LRR tires? Seems to me less rolling resistance also means less traction; which would mean longer braking distances and the tires would lose control easier.