Is there a significant difference in fuel consumption between off-road tires and highway tires?
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Off-road tires consume more fuel than highway tires. Below are the differences between the two: 1. Appearance: Off-road tires have wide and deep tread grooves, with a smaller tread contact area and greater grip. The lateral tread pattern is characterized by continuous horizontal grooves and disconnected vertical grooves, making them suitable for medium or heavy-duty trucks with high traction on hard surfaces. Highway tires have smaller tangential forces between the tread and the road compared to off-road tires. 2. Fuel consumption: Due to the higher contact pressure of the tread blocks and greater rolling resistance, off-road tires experience accelerated wear when driven for long periods on hard surfaces, leading to increased fuel consumption and more pronounced vehicle vibration. Therefore, they are better suited for rough, uneven roads, soft dirt paths, and off-road conditions.