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Old 10-25-2016, 08:22 AM   #45 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by AntiochOG View Post
How are you liking the Michelin Defenders? Our HCH will need new tires soonish. The Defenders seem a lot more expensive, then some non LRR tires. Have they made a difference in MPGs in your experience?
I put defenders on mine after going through a new set of B381s.

There was definitely a BIG drop when brand new from my worn B381s, like 5 mpg. The drop after break-in was probably more like 2 mpg. Some, but not huge. I'd imagine non LRR tires would be significantly worse.

Sam
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