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Volkswagen Polo low rolling resistance tyres

I am considering a new Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion for my next car, but am concerned that the low rolling resistance tyres fitted would spoil the usually good polo ride quality. Information on the internet is no help at all?

Asked on 3 August 2015 by g dudley

Answered by Honest John
Yes, to be effective, low rolling resistance tyres are deep and narrow and have to be pumped up hard. As a result they do feed shocks through to the structure.

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