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Originally Posted by MaxHedrm
That reminds me ... it's time to get new tires for the TDI. But I can't decide if I wanna go all eco, or be more performance oriented. I guess I should start researching how much of a difference in mpg I could expect to see.
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I recently ran some tests with the Energy Saver A/S vs. my AVID Ascend tires (195/65/15). The Energy Saver A/S bested my Ascends by 3mpg+ in every portion of my commute and extra trips. The tire was mushy and didn't handle nearly as well as my Ascends but it was quiet, smooth riding and produced crazy good mpg numbers while just cruising on the freeway (at 60mph). If you want to go all Eco then this is the tire. 65,000 mile warranty plus $70 rebate from Michelin makes this a cost/mile winner!
Just a couple freeway trips which includes my normal 48mile commute from 50' ASL to 1,200' ASL then back. No pulse and glide. Just hopped on the freeway each day and kept it at 60mph.
