…traction. Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 If you're looking for a low rolling resistance tire that will continue to promote great fuel economy, I would recommend the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422. On top of designing a tire that offers…
The Ecopia EP20 is one of Bridgestone's ecologicallyoriented, ultra-low rolling resistance Passenger All-Season tire developed to match the Original Equipment (O.E.) needs of third generation (2010+) Toyota Prius hybrids, as well as for the drivers of other small cars using the P195/65R15 89S size…
…keep a tire rolling, the car becomes less expensive to run long term and reduces its impact on the environment by reducing carbon emissions. Last year, we did an enjoyable test with the Toyota Prius, and then, this past week, we tested the newest entries in the Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) category…
…dollar and gallon of fuel. Everyone from hybrid 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…
…to the issue of fuel economy. Typically, you can identify a low rolling resistance tire by its name, for example: Bridgestone Ecopia, Michelin Green X and Goodyear Fuel Max. Tire Rack identifies those options with a low rolling resistance designation by the tire manufacturer with a "LRR"…
…to combine year-round traction, handling and comfort with reduced environmental impact, BluEarth S34 tires feature Yokohama's proprietary technology that uses renewable orange oilto reduce the use of petroleum. Designed to enhance vehicle fuel economy by reducing tire rolling resistance, the ...
…reduces tire weight and rolling resistance. We were able to include the Yokohama in a tire test we conducted last fall against other low rolling resistance tires, see the test results here! Currently, the tire is limited to four sizes aimed at Hybrid vehicles like Prius and Honda Hybrids. 185/65R15…
…to combine year-round traction, handling and comfort with reduced environmental impact, BluEarth S34 tires feature Yokohama's proprietary technology that uses renewable orange oilto reduce the use of petroleum. Designed to enhance vehicle fuel economy by reducing tire rolling resistance, the ...
…4X $85* 2012 Toyota Prius c FAQ: * How much does the Tire & Wheel Package including the Verde Protocal and Kumho Ecsta 4X cost? It's currently available for a price of $756*. * Won't running larger wheels and tires increase rotational weight and rolling resistance, therefore hurting fuel…
Tire Rack was able to complete tire testing on low rolling resistant tires. Unfortunately, we were not able to use our usual BMW E92 328i test cars because of tire sizing, Instead, we made a switch to the Toyota Prius, which enabled me to get about 28 mpg better than my personal vehicle! Check out…
…year-round traction, handling and comfort with reduced environmental impact. Ecopia EP422 tires also help enhance fuel economy by reducing tire rolling resistance along with the vehicle's carbon dioxide (C02) emissions while delivering year-round, all-season traction, even in light snow. This…
…couple. Tire companies are developing new technologies to reduce the rolling resistance in tires and have introduced several new offerings which promise better fuel economy. We recently tested some of them with a mini fleet of Prius Hybrids. Amazingly, 60 mpg was not as hard to reach as 60 mph.…
…Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tire Rolling Resistance Part 3: Changes to Expect When Switching from Worn-Out to New Tires New, Full-Treaded Tires Generate More Rolling Resistance Than Shallow-Treaded, Worn Tires Tire rolling resistance gradually drops by about 20% during the life of…
…tires with lower rolling resistance to further improve fuel economy. While our last complete test has a great deal of information to help distinguish the different models from one another, the question remains: How much difference will I see once a low rolling resistance tire is installed?…
…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, Texas.…
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