Jack Leslie's 1957 Sedan Delivery

2024 April
of the Month

Rev up your passion for Pontiacs and join our vibrant community of enthusiasts!

Whether you're a die-hard fan of classic muscle cars or you've got a soft spot for sleek modern models, you've found your home here at Forever Pontiac. Our community is dedicated to celebrating everything Pontiac, from the iconic GTO to the legendary Firebird and everything in between.

Unlock access to expert advice, stunning photo galleries, engaging discussions, exclusive events, and more!

Start your Pontiac journey with us today!

Sign up now! 🏁

Sign In

or

Sign Up

RSS Video: MIchelin demonstrates how low rolling resistance tires work

By Ringo64
September 16, 2012 in Auto News

Follow on

Followers 0

Recommended Posts

Founders

Ringo64

Posted September 16, 2012

Founders

- Share

Posted September 16, 2012

Filed under: Videos

Tires get overlooked in the headlines about fuel economy and CAFE standards, which is a little odd. After all, a car's tires are the only contact it has with the road, so more efficient rubber means more efficient use of fuel, and even tiny gains spread over the huge number of road-going vehicles can translate into remarkable overall gains.

Michelin has made a spot that demonstrates the difference its Energy Saver A/S tire can make by staging a downhill drag race. There's a twist, though, and it makes the point beautifully. You can check it out in the video below.

Continue reading MIchelin demonstrates how low rolling resistance tires work

MIchelin demonstrates how low rolling resistance tires work originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6>Permalink | Email this | Comments

</img>