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F8L · 07-21-2012, 11:43 AM

Unfortunately I doubt the Defender will be anywhere near as fuel efficient BUT they may last a really long time which would them very close in total cost per mile. There are two test reports coming out soon from TireRack.com and Consumer Reports so keep an eye out.

Until then, here is my new best tank on these tires. There was quite a bit of pulse & glide used on this tank. I can't post a pic from my iPad so:

Results: 71.7mpg over 702.5 miles

Here are the results on my downhill 48mile commute plus a bunch of pulse & glide for the remaining miles.

Results: 95.9mpg over 233 miles.

07-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
F8L EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 152 F8L's 2012 Prius - '12 Toyota Prius Three with Solar Roof 90 day: 62.14 mpg (US) Thanks: 15 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	Unfortunately I doubt the Defender will be anywhere near as fuel efficient BUT they may last a really long time which would them very close in total cost per mile. There are two test reports coming out soon from TireRack.com and Consumer Reports so keep an eye out. Until then, here is my new best tank on these tires. There was quite a bit of pulse & glide used on this tank. I can't post a pic from my iPad so: Results: 71.7mpg over 702.5 miles Here are the results on my downhill 48mile commute plus a bunch of pulse & glide for the remaining miles. Results: 95.9mpg over 233 miles. __________________ 2012 Prius Three with Solar Roof - Blizzard Pearl w/dark gray interior: Prius Plug-In 15" Wheels \| Michelin Energy Saver A/S 195/65/15 tires \| TRD Lowering Springs \| WeatherTech FloorLiners \| Scangauge II \| Morimoto/DDM HIDs 5000K \| Clazzio Leather Seat Covers \| Best Tank: 71.7mpg@702miles \| Best Trip: 95.9mpg@233miles Last edited by F8L; 07-23-2012 at 08:05 PM..