View Single Post
Old 09-09-2020, 05:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
Tahoe_Hybrid
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: California
Posts: 513

2020 - '08 Chevy Tahoe H
Last 3: 18.4 mpg (US)

2021 - '08 Chevy Tahoe H
90 day: 17.08 mpg (US)

2022 - '08 chevy Tahoe LT
Last 3: 14.38 mpg (US)

2023 - '08 Chevy Tahoe
Last 3: 22.61 mpg (US)

2024 - '08 Chevy Tahoe
90 day: 22.35 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 105 Times in 96 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by JulianEdgar View Post
Ford in 'proper' testing found dimples increased drag.

As people have said, I don't think the bedliner coating will make any measurable difference - especially on that vehicle.

That said, on some specific parts (eg exterior mirror housings) a rough coating has been used to trip the airflow (changing it from laminar to turbulent in boundary layer), so reducing noise. (P 235 of my book, for people who have it.)
mythbusters tested it but they made a small error by not removing the spoiler
  Reply With Quote