Revision question · Environmental issues

Why do energy-saving tyres contribute to better fuel economy?

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They have a reduced rolling resistance

They're much easier to manufacture

They allow you to travel at higher speeds

They allow heat to disperse more quickly

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They have a reduced rolling resistanceThis was the right answer

Less fuel will be used to move your vehicle at the same speed if you use a tyre with reduced rolling resistance, rather than one of normal construction. Low-rolling-resistance tyres aren't all the same; they have ratings for rolling resistance, wet-weather grip and noise. Specialists can advise on the best tyres for specific requirements.

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Compare rolling resistance alongside grip and noiseReviewed guidance summary · This is the physical reason for energy-saving tyres; it does not allow higher speed.

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