rolling resistance
Rolling resistance is the difficulty your tires have when they roll on the ground. If it's high, your car uses more gas because the engine has to work harder.
Rolling resistance is the force that opposes the motion of a tire as it rolls on a surface. It affects fuel economy, as higher rolling resistance means the engine has to work harder, consuming more fuel.
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