Energy-efficient tires make a difference – How can drivers affect the carbon footprint of their tires?
Fuel consumption during driving accounts for the biggest environmental impact over a tire’s lifecycle. By choosing tires with low rolling resistance and checking tire pressures regularly, the driver can both improve the energy efficiency and contribute to the eco-friendliness of driving. Also other factors, such as raw materials and the emissions from manufacturing, affect the carbon footprint of tires.
“There are many concrete ways for drivers to make a positive impact on eco-friendliness in traffic. Over 80% of a tire’s carbon footprint is created during its use. A wise choice of