12 Tips to Better Fuel Economy

Tip 4: Tyres to Drive You Further

Correct Tyre Pressures reduce rolling resistance and tyre wear.

The first thing is to check your tyre pressures. It is simple and easy, and should be part of a regular routine such as once a week. It could be done as frequently as every time you fill your petrol tank or every second or third time.

Low pressure in the vehicle’s tyres will increase the rolling resistance of the tyre against the road surface, increasing the amount of energy the engine must produce to overcome the resistance. Check the manufacturer recommended levels and ensure your tyre pressures are maintained to this level as a minimum.

In addition to the inflation level of the tyre, there are tyres that are designed for low levels of rolling resistance. Tyre manufacturers are able to achieve this through a mixture of the design and material of the tyre. This is becoming more and more common feature and is proven to have a positive impact on fuel economy.

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