Prompted by a call for ever-improving fuel efficiency, today’s tires are made to be more fuel efficient than ever — and many major tire manufacturers are evolving their product lines to include special fuel-saving, eco-friendly tire options that are designed to last longer and perform better while saving fuel and reducing emissions in the process.
Whether by using a new tread pattern, some high-tech tweaks to the rubber compounding, or a combination of proprietary technologies, tire manufacturers are making tracks towards offering ever-smarter tires designed to save shoppers money and fuel. The options are nearly limitless — and below, we’ll highlight some of the latest offerings from the world of high-tech, fuel-efficient tires, also sometimes referred to as low rolling resistance tires.