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zretrareo27 · 07-20-2018, 04:15 PM

I've been getting about 48mpg when I drive carefully. When I bought the car it had Sumitomo Touring LST tires on it. They're starting to wear out and will need replaced asap.

Manufacturer recommended tire size is: P185/70R14 87S at 30psi cold (35 warm).

I tried to posts links, but I'm a new member and it's not allowing it.

I want the highest mpg tires available while sticking as close to manufacturer specs as possible and keeping the odometer/speedometer accurate.

I've looked at the following:
Replacing with the Same ($58/ea) - 17lbs
Michelen Defender T+H ($104/ea) - 17lbs
Michelen Defender (Discontinued $100/ea) - 19lbs
Hankook Optimo H724 ($59/ea) - 15lbs

Which of these looks best from the MPG standpoint, as well as being gentle on my CVT, and what is going to give me the best value? I don't want a tire that's going to pop randomly, so quality may be important. I cannot find any LRR rated tires in the P185/70R14 class.

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!

07-20-2018, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
zretrareo27 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United States Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2004 Honda Civic Non Hybrid CVT - Help with Tires! I've been getting about 48mpg when I drive carefully. When I bought the car it had Sumitomo Touring LST tires on it. They're starting to wear out and will need replaced asap. Manufacturer recommended tire size is: P185/70R14 87S at 30psi cold (35 warm). I tried to posts links, but I'm a new member and it's not allowing it. I want the highest mpg tires available while sticking as close to manufacturer specs as possible and keeping the odometer/speedometer accurate. I've looked at the following: Replacing with the Same ($58/ea) - 17lbs Michelen Defender T+H ($104/ea) - 17lbs Michelen Defender (Discontinued $100/ea) - 19lbs Hankook Optimo H724 ($59/ea) - 15lbs Which of these looks best from the MPG standpoint, as well as being gentle on my CVT, and what is going to give me the best value? I don't want a tire that's going to pop randomly, so quality may be important. I cannot find any LRR rated tires in the P185/70R14 class. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!