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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2013, 05:05 AM
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Posted By Saks
Last semester we have learned about tyres, and...

Last semester we have learned about tyres, and tyre dimensions. And in theory it says, lower tyre profile and wider = lower rolling resistance, higher tyre profile = higher rolling resistance.
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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2013, 01:18 AM
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Posted By touring21
Just found this quote from Bridgestone about...

Just found this quote from Bridgestone about future tyre development
I also noted that Bridgestone has a newish tyre ecopia ep001s which has a EU label rating "A" for fuel economy and "A" for wet...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-11-2012, 02:35 PM
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Posted By CapriRacer
If we ignore the affect the difference in...

If we ignore the affect the difference in diameter has on engine performance, then larger tires are better. This includes the affect on aero due to the larger frontal area.

I talk about the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By Big Dave
Increasing tire OD almost always backfires and...

Increasing tire OD almost always backfires and MPG is reduced.

It might work if you were a long-haul trucker who can maintain the same speed hours on end, but most of us have to deal with...
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