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Tires: Grippiness vs Harshness vs Resistance

1-Is it generally true the grippier a tire is, the more rolling resistance it has?
2-Is it generally true the grippier a tire is, the less harsh a ride it yields?
3-Is it generally true the grippier a tire is, the less durable it is?

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