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Old 05-13-2013, 10:48 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by CapriRacer View Post
The fuel economy of tires is strictly a distance sort of thing. So tires with low RR work better in highway situations. The benefits are there for city driving, but it doesn't come out as strongly.
This is undoubtedly true for the average driver.

But eco-drivers / hypermilers who maximize neutral coasting up to turns/stops (ie. minimize brake pedal use) will definitely see a marked improvement in sub/urban fuel economy with reduced rolling resistance, IF they're able to take advantage of the longer coasting opportunities. (Not everyone is - depends a lot on driving environment.)

I saw a significant efficiency improvement in my 100% suburban usage when I put LRR tires on my electric car... because they allowed me to coast significantly further. (See: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eet-19126.html )
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