Do Bigger Tires Affect MPG?

Chevy Mechanic Working on Tires
 

Tires have a large impact on your driving experience in Hudson, so it’s important that they are healthy and taken care of. Rotating your tires on a regular basis and selecting high-quality tires are two easy ways to maintain your tires, and our service team can help you with all of your tire needs in Catskill!

 

 

Our technicians are often asked, “Do bigger tires affect MPG?”. The answer is simple: yes! We’ll talk about how weight and size affect tires and their performance and how it impacts your vehicle’s MPG. Learn more with Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc. below!

How Do Tires Affect MPG?

So, do bigger wheels affect MPG? The short answer is yes. As you shift into drive in your new car, rolling resistance increases. Rolling resistance refers to the friction between your tires and the ground. As that resistance increases, your fuel economy decreases. Because larger tires produce more rolling resistance, larger tires have a negative impact on your car’s MPG.

Additional factors such as air drag and Windham road quality also have a significant impact on rolling resistance as well. We suggest that you talk to our certified technicians about low-resistance tires with thinner sidewalls, shallower treads, and lower weight to boost your fuel economy.

How Much Does Tire Weight Affect MPG?

Another common question is, “How much does tire weight affect MPG?” Find out below:

  • Moving smaller objects requires less energy than larger ones. Therefore, larger and heavier tires will require additional fuel to move your vehicle.
  • Similar to the previous point, larger tires require more engine output. Smaller tires handle stop-and-go traffic much more effectively.
  • Are there any benefits to having heavier tires? Yes, bigger tires are better for heavy-duty vehicles and cover more distance once they get going. This means you can get an mpg boost if you travel mainly on the highway!

Learn More About Tire Care With the Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc. Service Team

Our service team is happy to answer questions like, “Do tires affect MPG?”, so you can feel confident as you drive your car around Catskill. Contact our service team for more details!

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