…costs, more and more SUV and light truck owners are feeling the pinch on their wallets. In an effort to improve fuel economy, Bridgestone, Continental and Goodyear have all developed all-season tires with specialized rubber compounds with lower rolling resistance than the standard offerings.…
…pick up truck today. Typically you would not think of a big truck like that with low rolling resistant tires, but technology has met with practicality. How to view the Low Rolling Resistant (LRR) Tires at Tire Rack. Let us know the vehicle you have or shop by tire size, when the tire options show…
…tires. Tire manufacturers are also on the lookout for ways to lower the rolling resistance of the tires. Less resistance = less fuel. These tires will carry names like Fuel Max from Goodyear or Ecopia from Bridgestone. Michelin uses the Green-X designator for their low rolling resistance options.
…and replacement tires. These tires have been developed with a focus on low rolling resistance in sizes typically used on small, fuel-efficient vehicles and hybrids, but are now becoming available in some popular light truck and SUV tire sizes as well. Low Rolling Resistance technology is one…
…Trail T/A is BFGoodrich's On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Light Truck tire designed for pickup, jeep and sport utility vehicle drivers who desire aggressive off-road looks combined with low rolling resistant, lightweight construction, along with low noise, and year-round traction, even in light snow. While…
…have racked up a lot of commuting miles on your truck, it may be time for new tires. Focusing on the 275/65-18 size commonly found on many 2009 Ford F-150s, the following options provide good wet grip, improved overall handling, increased tire efficiency and decent treadwear: * Continental…
…tires. They offer an ultra low profile wth large rim diameter sizes. Street/Sport Truck All-Season MPG Firestone Desination ST 17.8 Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 17.8 Pirelli Scorpion Zero 18.3 The fuel economy data was collected from our team of test drivers who completed approximately 500 miles per tire…
…car owners like the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid, to larger trucks and SUVs, such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford F-150 are very interested in low rolling resistance tires. Last summer, Tire Rack tested three eco-focused tires that advertise better fuel economy and all-season capability: the…
…warranty, even on most performance tires * Eco-friendly design and low rolling resistance Michelin LTX M/S2 Michelin Premier A/S Michelin Pilot Super Sport For street-driven trucks, larger crossovers and SUVs, check out the Michelin LTX M/S2. This is the top-rated tire in the Highway All-Season…
…In addition to testing performance, touring and passenger tires, Tire Rack will compare eco-oriented car and light truck tires that promise greater fuel-efficiency. We will compare two new low rolling resistance tire lines to two similar tire lines from last year’s test. The results of these…
…best tires are still a compromise. This is because the current materials and manufacturing technologies that provide many desirable tire attributes are directly opposed to other desirable attributes. For example, a "hard" tread compound that could provide long wear and low rolling resistance would…
…And as is the case with tires across performance categories, there are some trade-offs when it comes to low rolling resistance tires. My first experience driving a vehicle with the new crop of low rolling resistance tires came last year while visiting the Continental Tire Proving Grounds in Uvalde,…
…Grabber HTS is General Tire's Highway All-Seasonlight truck tire developed for the drivers of crossover and sport utility vehicles, as well as pickup trucks and full-size vans. The Grabber HTS was designed to combine style, comfort, durability and performance in a tire that offers pleasant road…
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…as all-season tires. Last summer Tire Rack and I had the opportunity to test the low rolling resitant tires. Check out some of the details in "Round and Black Goes Lean and Green." Then look at some of the low rolling resistant tires available today. Grand Touring Summer Tires* Bridgestone…
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