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Originally Posted by botsapper
Yokohama Tires added more 'spoilers' on tire sidewalls. The tiremaker molded angled fins on the side walls to help reduce drag while the tires are spinning. The upper part of the tire side reduces aerodynamic drag while the lower side fins help reduce lift.
How about using this research and ecomod test it on your 'smooth' wheel covers?
News Release | Yokohama Rubber Advancing Tire Aerodynamics Technology |
The tire would have to be tuned for every application.(every different car it was installed on).They're free to make any claim they like,but it's a dis-service not to emphasize the context of their claim.