How Do Tires Effect Fuel Economy?
People are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs included with their vehicle. And there are several ways to accomplish this. Regular maintenance, safe reasonable driving, and choosing a vehicle design for your needs. Even your choice of tires can greatly impact the fuel efficiency of your vehicle. More gas mileage means more money in your pocket. Tires impact handling, braking, and acceleration, which results in better overall fuel efficiency. The primary consideration around the gas mileage outcome that your tires produce is what we call rolling resistance. The National Research Council (NRC) defines rolling resistance as the measure of “force at the axel in the direction of travel required to make a loaded tire roll.” Tires experience extreme forces during driving. The shape of the tire is constantly changing while the vehicle is moving, cycling between deformation and recovery. The energy involved with this cycle was once available to turn the wheels, but is effecti...