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NeilBlanchard · 01-22-2014, 09:26 PM

The geometry of a larger diameter tire means that the "wedge" formed by the tire at the road surface has a mechanical advantage to lift the tire over the bumps in the surface.

All else being equal, it will roll better - which is the whole point.

01-22-2014, 09:26 PM	#92 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	The geometry of a larger diameter tire means that the "wedge" formed by the tire at the road surface has a mechanical advantage to lift the tire over the bumps in the surface. All else being equal, it will roll better - which is the whole point. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/