Who makes LRR tires? Recommendations? - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

EngineeredCivic · 05-12-2008, 01:37 PM

I can't seem to find tires that are specifically noted to be Low Rolling Resistant. Does anyone have suggested brands of tires?

Thanks

Johnny Mullet · 05-12-2008, 03:42 PM

What size? What vehicle?

EngineeredCivic · 05-12-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

What size? What vehicle?

96 Civic DX

175/70/13

SVOboy · 05-12-2008, 04:22 PM

I don't know of any for 13" wheels, but if you upgrade to 14" you can use the LRR Insight Pontezas.

PaleMelanesian · 05-12-2008, 04:24 PM

Here is a start: http://www.greenseal.org/resources/r...resistance.pdf

It's getting a little old, but it's about the best we have right now. I hear we will soon see rolling-resistance ratings on tires, and I can't wait!

The Sumitomo HTR-200 is available from tirerack in our size, too.

EngineeredCivic · 05-12-2008, 04:30 PM

Kind of thinking about moving up to a 14" to get more selection. Trying to find a lightweight 14". The 13" steels are light but I'm sure I can find some 14" aluminum wheels that are lighter.

SVOboy · 05-12-2008, 04:42 PM

HX wheels are pretty sweet. Otherwise I think you can make some older, light miata wheels fit.

bkrell · 05-13-2008, 10:14 AM

Wouldn't touring tires with a long treadlife warranty pretty much have to be LRR tires?

PaleMelanesian · 05-13-2008, 10:21 AM

There's actually very little correlation there. It's surprising. Some of the best LRR tires have low treadlife.

bkrell · 05-13-2008, 10:41 AM

Dang. There goes my big gas savings.....