The rolling force affects your tires and works against the free movement of your vehicle. It is caused by the deformation of tires on pavement, which causes rolling resistance. This is the force that must be counteracted to push a broken down vehicle at a constant speed.
The main factors influencing the rolling force are:
The rolling resistance coefficient
This coefficient is influenced by the type of tires used, the tire pressure and the road surface. For example, the rolling force is twice as great on gravel as it is on asphalt.
The vehicle mass
This mass depends on the type of vehicle and the load carried. It is directly proportional to the rolling force.
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Reduced rolling force = Reduced fuel consumption |
How to reduce the rolling force? |
Here are the main things you can do to better control rolling force levels and, thus, your fuel consumption.
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Ensuring you have the correct tire pressure will prevent tire deformation from underinflated tires, which increases the rolling resistance and, thus, fuel consumption.
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Selecting a vehicle that fits your true needs allows you to reduce the mass of your vehicle and your fuel consumption.
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Removing unnecessary items from your trunk or storage rack will reduce the total mass of your vehicle and your fuel consumption.