ROLLING RESISTANCE COMPARISON
Rolling resistance is the force that resists a tire's movement as it rolls. Lower rolling resistance can help reduce the energy needed to keep a vehicle moving and can contribute to improved fuel efficiency.
Use the Michelin Rolling Resistance Comparison tool to compare the rolling resistance of Michelin commercial truck tire treads and see how different options compare with a selected reference tread.
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How to Use the Rolling Resistance Calculator
1. Choose Your Reference Tread
Select a Michelin tire tread to use as your reference. The calculator assigns that tread a baseline rolling resistance value of 100.
2. Select Treads to Compare
Choose up to four additional Michelin tire treads to compare with your reference tread.
3. Review the Results
Compare each tread with the reference. A green downward arrow indicates lower rolling resistance, while a red upward arrow indicates higher rolling resistance.
Why Rolling Resistance Matters for Commercial Fleets
Rolling resistance affects the amount of energy a truck needs to keep moving, making it an important consideration for fleets focused on fuel efficiency. Lower rolling resistance can help reduce fuel consumption, but tire selection also requires balancing other performance needs such as traction and wear.
Understanding how tire treads compare can help fleets evaluate rolling resistance alongside the other factors that matter for their operation.
Explore how rolling resistance, traction and tire wear interact, and learn how Michelin tire technology is helping long-haul fleets balance performance and fuel efficiency.
