Originally Posted by
werewolf
Could you recommend a tire that rolls better with equal flat-resistance?
Flats aren't a big problem for me, so I don't prioritize that when selecting my tires. That is a long way of saying "no" I guess. I haven't had a flat yet with my Greenspeed Scorcher tires and they have a much nicer ride than the Marathons.
Originally Posted by
werewolf
On motor vehicles, anyway, I believe the #1 cause of tire failure is low air pressure in the tires, even more so in hot weather, like you get here. And it's pretty much accepted that high air pressure in motor vehicle tires = better gas mileage.
There is very little in common between bicycle tires and car tires. On most bicycles the tire is being used for suspension, while all common road cars have suspension.