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ncracker · 10-14-2009, 12:52 PM

I know the original post is 2 years old now, but since there aren't many on this topic I am going to reply.

I am driving a 2001 Civic LX and usually get about 33-34 mpg - this in South California where it's usually pretty dry. It's been pouring rain for a couple of days now, and the difference in MPG is monumental - down to about 26-27 (which would mean at least 20% loss). My tires are Pirelli Cinturato P5, all weather.

10-14-2009, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
ncracker EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	14%mpg loss is actually a pretty low I know the original post is 2 years old now, but since there aren't many on this topic I am going to reply. I am driving a 2001 Civic LX and usually get about 33-34 mpg - this in South California where it's usually pretty dry. It's been pouring rain for a couple of days now, and the difference in MPG is monumental - down to about 26-27 (which would mean at least 20% loss). My tires are Pirelli Cinturato P5, all weather.