Low rolling resistance tires

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Introduction
Low rolling resistance tires reduce the amount of energy your tire absorbs as it rolls.

Cost is high, but if you need your tires replaced anyway the gains over the life of the tires may be worth the higher cost

Instructions for mod

When buying tires look for low rolling resistance tires.

User experiences

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User data
User Name Car Make, Model, Year Cost of Mod Time to Perform Mod MPG Before Mod MPG After Mod MPG improvement guess Instruction Link
External Tester Mercedes C200 CGI 2 Hours Michelin-35
Goodyear-34.9
Pirelli-34.24
Nokian-34.04
Bridgestone-33.22
Michelin-9.2%
Goodyear-8.89%
Pirelli-6.83%
Nokian-6.21%
Bridgestone-3.65%
Average-6.96%
Big test of 5 LRR tires
euromodder Volvo V50 2005 530 euro 1 Hour 41.56 44.46 6.98% Michelin Energy Saver 6 month averages before and after 16 Jan 09. euromodder Fuel log

Problems / Consequences of mod

If you need snow or ice traction, LRR tires may not be for you as they have less grip.

References

Forum thread links

LRR to cheap, then back to LRR, 13% difference


Big test of 5 LRR tires

External links

Euromodder Fuel log

Rolling resistance info

Tire rolling resistance and fuel economy