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Old 01-09-2013, 09:59 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by silverdelight View Post
Would either of the two be better on wet/snowy roads? I did take it on the highway today for a 60 minute road trip and managed to average 45 MPG for the trip. I was surprised at that. It was another 10 degrees warmer today (47), if that had anything to do with it. At least now I know I can still get at least 45 MPG with the Defender tires, even if it's only on the highway. I was worried I'd never see that kind of mileage again
The Energy Saver A/S does better in wet, the EP422 does better in snow. The Energy Saver A/S handles better, the EP422 is more comfortable. The Energy Saver A/S offers better fuel economy, the EP422 is cheaper.
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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
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