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Old 07-25-2008, 03:33 PM   #41 (permalink)
jonr
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When you increase tire weight, you increase the rotational energy stored in the tire and you coast further. Ie, you might conclude that some new lighter wheels and tires are worse when they are actually better.

Summary - coasting distance is a poor way to measure rolling resistance.

Newer tires are also worse than old worn tires.

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