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Originally Posted by CapriRacer
The fuel economy of tires is strictly a distance sort of thing. So tires with low RR work better in highway situations. The benefits are there for city driving, but it doesn't come out as strongly.
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This is undoubtedly true for the
average driver.
But eco-drivers / hypermilers who maximize neutral coasting up to turns/stops (ie. minimize brake pedal use) will definitely see a marked improvement in sub/urban fuel economy with reduced rolling resistance,
IF they're able to take advantage of the longer coasting opportunities. (Not everyone is - depends a lot on driving environment.)
I saw a significant efficiency improvement in my 100% suburban usage when I put LRR tires on my electric car... because they allowed me to coast significantly further. (See:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eet-19126.html )