Did you know that tire types, usage, and brands all have an impact on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency rate? Sailun performance tires are specifically developed to help maximize fuel efficiency and lower monthly costs for the driver. Discover how sustainable tire manufacturing affects mileage and how you can save money on gas.
How different tire types affect mileage
In general, smaller tires increase fuel efficiency while larger tires decrease your fuel economy. The larger the tire, the higher the rolling resistance. This means it takes more effort or resistance to get the tire moving. If you’re stuck in traffic, a smaller tire is more ideal since it needs less power to move, resulting in better mileage.
In turn, when a vehicle is moving at high speeds on a freeway, larger performance tires will increase fuel efficiency. This is because the engine must work harder to make a smaller wheel cover the same distance as a bigger one. Elements such as weight, height of vehicle, and load capacity all further contribute to fuel efficiency and mileage.
The benefits of Sailun performance tires
Our series of ultra high performance tires are designed to deliver ultimate traction on both wet and dry roads. A key element of Sailun Tires is our focus on maximum road contact. Our extra-wide shoulder design promotes even wear across all tires. This is an important factor when considering fuel efficiency.
Your tires are the only material connecting your car to the road. The small patch of tire connected to the road at any given time is called the “contact patch.” If this area is too small, too large, too worn, or uneven, it impairs the handling of the car. When your vehicle isn’t moving smoothly along the road, the engine is required to work harder to move the car forward. If the weight of your vehicle isn’t properly supported by your performance tires, this puts additional strain on the engine.
An overworked engine results in more gas per mile and a less fuel efficient vehicle. The quality of your tires directly impact the performance of your automobile. Sailun Tires high-speed responsiveness and tread design that maximizes traction and braking performance are built to avoid issues of wear and tear.
Save money and the environment with fuel efficiency
As gas prices continue to rise, drivers everywhere are searching for ways to save money. Although minimizing idling time and avoiding air conditioning can help both the environment and fuel consumption, there are more productive ways to save on fuel. Your tires are responsible for a staggering 20 percent to 30 percent of your fuel consumption. This also means 24 percent of automobile CO2 emissions are tire-related.
Properly inflate your tires
An easy way to improve your fuel efficiency is to ensure your performance tires are properly inflated. Energy Saver statistics show that a tire that’s 20 percent underinflated increases a car’s fuel consumption by 10 percent since it provides more resistance. When this happens, the weight of the vehicle isn’t properly supported resulting in additional strain on the engine. Properly inflated tires have an optimized rolling resistance and therefore work to increase fuel efficiency.
Maximize your fuel efficiency with Sailun Tires
At Sailun, we pride ourselves on sustainable tire manufacturing. Our affordable performance tires represent a smart, eco-friendly choice for consumers. If you have any questions about rolling resistance, fuel efficiency ratings, or the state of your current tires, please feel free to give us a call. We’re here to help you through every turn.