I have low rolling resistance tires in all my cars now and I noticed that sidewalls are cold (near ambient temp) and treads are slightly warm (~10F over ambient at front tires, less at rear) after driving at moderate speeds. I didn't take measurements with old tires, but remember them much warmer.
Makes sense as low rolling resistance means less energy converted to heat in tires.
Anyone has tire temp measurements to compare?
Makes sense as low rolling resistance means less energy converted to heat in tires.
Anyone has tire temp measurements to compare?