Is there a difference in fuel consumption between off-road tires and highway tires?
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Off-road tires of the same brand and specification consume more fuel than highway tires. Here are the differences between the two: 1. Appearance: Off-road tires have wide and deep tread grooves with a smaller contact area, providing greater traction. Their lateral tread pattern features continuous horizontal grooves and disconnected vertical grooves, making them suitable for medium or heavy-duty trucks with high traction requirements on general hard surfaces. Highway tires have softer sidewall materials, offering a quiet driving experience, while their intricate tread patterns ensure sufficient grip and drainage. 2. Fuel consumption: Due to the higher contact pressure and rolling resistance of off-road tire tread blocks, prolonged driving on hard surfaces accelerates tire wear, increases fuel consumption, and causes more noticeable vehicle vibration. Therefore, they are better suited for rugged, uneven roads, soft dirt paths, and off-road conditions. Highway tire treads are designed to enhance the elasticity of the contact patch, generating smaller tangential forces between the tire and road surface compared to off-road tires.