View Single Post
Old 06-05-2008, 01:32 AM   #3 (permalink)
jesse.rizzo
EcoModding Apprentice
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: kansas city, MO
Posts: 103

Hyundai Accent - '01 Hyundai Accent
90 day: 38.4 mpg (US)

Gixer - '97 Suzuki GSXR600
90 day: 43.12 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Would it be safe to say that the lower the tire's traction rating, the lower rolling resistance it is? So from a FE standpoint, a C traction rated tire would be better than a AA rated. Correct me if that's wrong.


Ok, I'll correct myself. The Bridgestone B381 listed above as the absolute best, still has a traction rating of A. It seems that traction ratings and rolling resistance aren't as correlated as I thought. I do notice that the low RR tires do seem to have a lower treadwear rating (ie they won't last nearly as long).
__________________

Last edited by jesse.rizzo; 06-05-2008 at 02:51 AM.. Reason: Contradict myself
  Reply With Quote