Glossary / General

rolling resistance

17 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

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.

Technical Definition

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.

Hear It Discussed

"But look at the frontal area. [658.5s] Look at the rolling resistance. [659.5s] I mean, look at the size of the tires."
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M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update The Smoking Tire 37:26

"Rolling resistance climbs as your tyres are harder."
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