You’ve heard about the benefits of low rolling resistance in tires for years. Now, let’s look at how it works and why.
The definition is embedded in its name. Rolling resistance is the effort required to keep a giving tire rolling. We have all noticed it! Remember riding a bike with under-inflated tires? It was hard to move it forward. When you inflate the tires back to the original pressure, it’s easier to pedal. This is rolling resistance.