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Old 10-22-2012, 08:13 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Word of Caution:

LRR (low Rolling Resistance) means the tires have low rolling resistance COMPARED TO OTHER SIMILAR TIRES - that is, tires with similar wear and traction characteristics. It does NOT mean low in the absolute sense.

There is a technology triangle in tires involving treadwear, traction and rolling resistance. In order to get good values in one area, one or more of the other areas has to be sacrificed.

So carefull selection of tires with the right compromise will pay dividends.
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