14 May 2026

Rolling Resistance

Prior to getting the new tires, The Beast was getting 16.5 mpg in town, on average.

This week's mileage is running right about 19 mpg.

I can't help but think that's because tires that are actually ROUND resist rolling less than tires that are ovoid.

I don't think I'm driving any differently.

Sort of related:

I went on a quest to find some of the Grillo's and Pabst Pickle beer.

The web site said in stock half an hour from here, so I fired up The Beast and headed out.

It was a perfect drive.  Almost no traffic, hit all the lights green, Sirius was playing good music, perfect temperature to run with the windows down and cruise... 

Posted by Angus McThag at 12:13
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  1. slow joe crow14 May, 2026 13:50

    Tire condition could definitely be a factor, as well as tread. My pickup gets 2 mpg more after I replaced beat up oversized A/T rubber with new all season tires and improved handling too

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