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Gas Mileage & Tires

Some tires grip better. Some last longer. But did you know some tires are actually designed to give you better gas mileage? Now, there’s a bonus.

The most important gas mileage features in a tire are:

PROPER AIR PRESSURE

Under-inflated tires are one of the biggest causes of excess fuel usage in the world. The American Automobile Agency has stated that operating a vehicle with underinflated tires can result in a 25% reduction in fuel economy. Ouch.

TIRE CONSTRUCTION

The lower the rolling resistance, the less effort from your engine and the better the gas mileage. This is why passenger tires offer better gas mileage and longer tread life than SUV/Light Truck tires and winter tires, whose heavier tread patterns are designed with maximum traction in mind.

Off road driving

A guide for the best off-road driving performance. Tips for driving in sand, snow, mud and over hills, rocks, logs and ditches from BFGoodrich’s experts.

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Road trips

Leaving on a road trip? Here's a checklist for your vehicle and tires before you leave on your next road trip.

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Wet driving

A series of tips on driving in wet conditions. What to look for in tires, how to handle your vehicle to stay in control on a wet road.

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Winter driving

Important tips on driving in winter conditions. How to make sure your tires maintain traction even in snow, ice and slush.

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