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MetroMPG · 09-23-2011, 03:32 PM

Success!

First (decidedly non-scientific) comparison of the RE92's to the previous tires on the ForkenSwift: 17% increase in efficiency (or range).

(Keep in mind: the ForkenSwift is an electric runabout, driven at lower speeds where rolling resistance dominates in the energy use equation.)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post262623

I was definitely coming in hotter using memorized "glide" points when approaching turns & stops on familiar roads.

09-23-2011, 03:32 PM	#58 (permalink)
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