Do Tires Affect MPG?

If you’re a driver who’s focused on safety, you probably know that tire care is essential to secure your driving experience. From rotating your tires to get a smoother commute in Myrtle Beach to checking your tire tread to avoid a blowout, the team at Hadwin-White Subaru is ready for all your tire related questions. Do tires affect MPG? You might be surprised to find out that this is, in fact, the case! We’ve got the answers to that and these questions ready for you:

• Do bigger tires affect mpg?
• Do bigger wheels affect mpg?
• How much does tire weight affect mpg?
• And more!

Do Bigger Tires Affect MPG? What is Rolling Resistance?

So, do bigger tires affect mpg? Yes, they do. But why do bigger wheels affect mpg? 

When you put your vehicle in drive, the rolling resistance is the force that slows down your tires. Rolling resistance is the friction between your tires and the ground. So, more resistance gives you poorer fuel economy. Larger tires have more rolling resistance, so they contribute to poor fuel economy. 

Tire size, air drag, road quality, and more play a role in how much resistance is being put on your tires. If you want to boost your MPG, you can explore low-resistance tires with thinner sidewalls, lower weight, and shallower treads.

How Much Does Tire Weight Affect MPG?

How much does tire weight affect MPG? Find out in this handy guide for Charleston and Columbia drivers:

• Since a smaller object takes less energy to move compared to a larger one, larger tires require the engine to burn more fuel to move the vehicle.
• Smaller tires and wheels require less engine output and are able to take on stop-and-go city traffic better.
• Do larger, heavier tires have any benefit? Naturally, they do! Larger tires are best if you’ve got a heavy-duty vehicle, and if you primarily drive on the highway, you’ll cover more distance when they’re rolling, perfect for highway drivers.

Learn More About Car Care with Hadwin-White Subaru

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