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To: karpov

Low rolling resistence tire are great if you can find them in the size you need.


5 posted on 02/11/2024 7:06:18 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: central_va

I have summer tires on one vehicle where the rolling resistance is inversely proportional to the temperature. Below 55 they get noticeably less traction and I don’t drive the vehicle at all below 45. I can personally testify that too little rolling resistance is first like driving on a wet road and then like driving on ice. Anecdote from one of the service managers at Hendrik Chevrolet: salesman took a customer out for a test drive in a Z06 with Michelin sport cup tires and a temp of 35F. Service manager told the salesman to be very careful because of the temp effect on the tires. Within sight of the dealership the car managed a couple of 360 degree spins, but luckily managed not to hit anything. Customer ratted the salesman out. Salesman got fired.


27 posted on 02/11/2024 7:37:14 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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