Tires have a very significant effect on the fuel economy of a vehicle. The best known example of this is the fuel efficiency of radial tires; however, other tire technologies and related factors can also be important. This report discusses the effects of various types of tires and tire related parameters on the fuel economy of a vehicle.


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    Title :

    Fuel Economy Effects of Tires


    Contributors:
    G. Thompson (author)

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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