So, common knowledge that properly inflated tires give you better mileage.

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Why is that? Less rolling resistance?

(The random things I think of when I'm driving to pick up lunch...)

I never looked it up, but I would assume when a tire is under inflated it has a flat spot on whichever part is touching the road, and each time the tire moves it has to squash the sidewalls as it rolls. It probably takes more power to move.

yep, rolling resistance


ever rode a bike with flat tires?

the more rubber that touches the ground, the more resistance. and thus worse gas mileage.

if you want baller mpg just over inflate.

If it's over the cost, it's better to be at the exact psi recommanded.

If you overinflate them you willl destroy them very fast

Pretty sure mythbusters tested this

Haha I think every kid at some point has wondered why their bike was so much harder to pedal than last time. And then oooooohhhhh...

the more a tire can grip the ground, the better it is at handling turns.

the wider the tire, the more it can grip the ground.

the more it grips the ground, the more force it requires to go against increase in friction.

e: guess my source.

This post was edited by Arcolithe on Apr 25 2014 07:38pm

thats correct.

i never said it was good for the tire, but you will get better mgp.