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Originally Posted by mathewperry
Michelin is a good option.
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If you're after a LRR tyre and are prepared to trade off on (wet) handling and braking.
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It is important to note that Studies conducted on fuel efficient tires with better rolling resistance have shown that the fuel efficient tires are just as safe and effective as any other kind of tire.
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I don't know which studies you're referring to, but tests done by European consumer/driver groups (like ADAC.de) point in the opposite direction.
The best LRR tyres suffer deficiencies in handling or braking, especially in the wet. In the dry they're usually OK.
(Michelin Energy Saver / Goodyear Efficientgrip)
Tyres that handle well despite the claim they are LRR tyres, don't offer better fuel economy. (Pirelli, Continental Ecocontact3, ...)
I'm running Michelin Energy Savers, and while they do lower fuel consumption (
by 7% , see my Wiki entry) , it comes at the cost of deteriorated wet handling and braking.
They're not lowly S or T rated tyres either, but have W speed index !