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Originally Posted by Daschicken
A recent test at bicyclerollingresistance addresses this issue. They did tests with multiple controls, the important one here being same tire drop(probably load capacity too). The rolling resistance turned out to be extremely close.
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...000-comparison |
Thanks, but that is still not the right way to test a tire. You need a flat "road" surface. I'd use a bench model belt sander with a worn belt that produces the same friction as asphalt. The wheel rides in a frame with load weights on each side, below the belt to keep it balanced. A cage keeps the rig from going off the test area, and once it is up to speed, the operator adjusts the inclination to get the tire running in the middle. The inclination reading is the payoff.