Originally Posted By: CapriRacer
Long Version:
http://www.barrystiretech.com/rrandfe.html
Short Version:
1) New tires have more rolling resistance than worn out tires - all other things being equal.
2) There is a technology triangle between rolling resistance, traction - especially wet traction- and treadwear. To get improvement in one area you have to sacrifice another area (or both)
3) OE tires generally go after rolling resistance.
4) You went after treadwear.
Well, I can see....
But after reading about the ratings of the tires, barry wants me to buy H rated tires (14 inch, mind you) for my Cavalier because they are less likely to blow that the S and T rated tires....
Long Version:
http://www.barrystiretech.com/rrandfe.html
Short Version:
1) New tires have more rolling resistance than worn out tires - all other things being equal.
2) There is a technology triangle between rolling resistance, traction - especially wet traction- and treadwear. To get improvement in one area you have to sacrifice another area (or both)
3) OE tires generally go after rolling resistance.
4) You went after treadwear.
Well, I can see....
But after reading about the ratings of the tires, barry wants me to buy H rated tires (14 inch, mind you) for my Cavalier because they are less likely to blow that the S and T rated tires....