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jime57 · 11-11-2011, 04:12 PM

Oh -- now I see what you mean about rolling resistance going up more slowly with the increase from 45 to 55 MPH. It isn't a cube relationship. Looks almost linear. Still that factor is small compared to wind resistance and so the picture is still pretty glum.

BTW, at what tire pressure are you making the roll-down measurements? You can PM me if you like.

11-11-2011, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
jime57 Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 491 OurInsight - '06 Honda Insight Thanks: 170 Thanked 69 Times in 44 Posts	Oh -- now I see what you mean about rolling resistance going up more slowly with the increase from 45 to 55 MPH. It isn't a cube relationship. Looks almost linear. Still that factor is small compared to wind resistance and so the picture is still pretty glum. BTW, at what tire pressure are you making the roll-down measurements? You can PM me if you like. Last edited by jime57; 11-11-2011 at 04:14 PM.. Reason: addition