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ronald mcretard · 06-11-2008, 04:29 PM

One thing I have wondered about low rolling resistance tires: do they increase stopping distance? I'll look it up now.

EDIT: It seems they do increase stopping distance by at least a few percent, although there are some that dispute that.

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ronald mcretard 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,408	Re: 2009 GM Vehicles Post MPG Increase; Saab Aero 4Cyl Pkg; Malibu Hybrid Gets Big Bo One thing I have wondered about low rolling resistance tires: do they increase stopping distance? I'll look it up now. EDIT: It seems they do increase stopping distance by at least a few percent, although there are some that dispute that. Last edited by ronald mcretard : 06-11-2008 at 04:32 PM.