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Originally Posted by dremd
new tires = lots of tread depth = worse mpg VERY TRUE I've witnessed it my self.
Maybe us EcoModders should buy used tires?
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There is a good reason why new tires yield lower MPG readings ... it's called "tread squirm". This is requiring energy to do ... and the energy has to come from somewhere. Would you believe gasoline? The effects of a squirming tread can be reduced by pumping up the tire! Hey! Where have you heard this before? The higher pressure firms up the carcass foundation...thus firming up the tread "tower". Result? Stiffer tread ribs = LLR tire!
Regarding Ecomodders buying used tires.... Don't most Ecomodders buy used cars? Then, they DO buy used tires! LOL ( Sorry...couldn't pass this up)!