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Old 10-17-2012, 05:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie View Post
I just checked. In my 225/65/16 I can get Yokohama AVID Ascends, Goodyear Assurance Fuel Maxes and Michelin Defender Green Xs pretty easily. I'll be slapping a set of Goodyears on it before winter hits.
Funny, the Michelin site rates the Defender as an 8 out of 10 for fuel efficiency?
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada+Value+Package Tires | Michelin Tires

My only winter choice (which I have to make soon) would be the X-Ice® Xi3.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada+Value+Package Tires | Michelin Tires |Winter Tire

It is rated at 10/10 for fuel efficiency. What is with that?
Winter tires are always less fuel efficient for various reasons.
I work for Michelin but I am a mechanical/electrical guy, not a tire expert.

Does anyone else understand this? (Defender 8of10 fuel rating vs X-Ice®Xi3 10of 10)

Steve
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