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Just returned from a trip on the new tires. I must say I am impressed. I haven't run through the whole 10 gallons yet, but at 220 miles (on the odometer) with approx 2 gallons left it looks promising. At first blush it seems the increased final drive and increased weight were a wash. I do notice the need to downshift on hills though. I figure it's the heavier tire and rim combination. But it seems I can coast a bit further. Would the heavier tires/rims be acting like flywheels?
As for the tires themselves they are rather smooth and quiet for A/T tires. Very rainy and I had good grip all the way home. No hydroplaning or slippage on corners. A little roll on hard corners but I drive conservatively most of the time. 55mph for the highway stretches and unfortunately lots of "in-town" driving as someone seems to have played with the settings on my GPS.
All in all I am happy with the new tires. I'll report more on how they do in the snow and if I lose any mpg the white stuff gets here.
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