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Originally Posted by markweatherill
I just put some Enasaves on my car, from non-LRR tyres, and was surprised at the noticeable increases in rolling distance and mpg.
I reckon it's going from LRR to non-LRR tyres that's the sole cause of the effects you're noticing.
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Being the one who changed the OP's tires, a job I think I will never do again, I refrained from posting any response.
Marks post hits the nail on the head, my 2015 Mirage is one of the best coasting cars I have ever driven, including a 1st gen Insight on RE 92s.
I can not remember a single instance where it was confirmed that increasing pressure reduces mpg.
Sorry to the OP for overinflating his tires, he observed it and the gauge read 40psi, versus his requested 38. Having a pressure gauge in my glove box, I figured he could reduce the pressure any time, like myself. In the meantime he could drive the car with (what I thought based on the gauge reading) was 40 psi.
he (cyclopathic) even advised me on placement of the tire in relation to the valve stem while I was changing his tires and the last two (after taking his advice) needed no weight and, as far as I know, were riding fine when we drove back to my house.
We made a deal on his Ensaves, which measure exactly as new 8/32nds in all treads at 3300 miles. I have them for when mine wear out, waiting in the garage. 7300 miles on my Mirage since 5/9/15.
regards
mech