View Single Post
Old 07-13-2019, 08:03 PM   #6 (permalink)
jcp123
Just cruisin’ along
 
jcp123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,183

Beater Echo - '00 Toyota Echo
90 day: 42.67 mpg (US)

Hondizzle - '97 Honda Civic DX
Team Honda
90 day: 46.55 mpg (US)

Shaggin Waggin - '14 Chrysler Town + Country
90 day: 22.56 mpg (US)
Thanks: 66
Thanked 200 Times in 170 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by KootenayAllens View Post
For sure I know the Warmer months are where I will see my best results.

I do however fight with the idea of filling tires to there sidewall max . Is the small gain worth prematurely wearing out set of tires? (brings back memories of conversations with customers back in the day.) and as much as it was good for business it did reduce the contact patch and thus reduce the ability to turn and stop. I guess there is always a trade off.

which is why I always go for Nokian's newest factory studded tires for winter.

but would like to go with a set of aftermarket wheels for summer for the new car.
I don’t go sidewall max either, I kinda go 2/3 between mfr specs and sidewall safety reasons; I put used tires on my beater, and the date codes don’t inspire me with confidence. It makes a difference, though.

What’s your summer driving like? Look for a svelte weight combo for fun times, more sidewall for ride, aero for MPG.
__________________



'97 Honda Civic DX Coupe 5MT - dead 2/23
'00 Echo - dead 2/17
'14 Chrysler Town + Country - My DD, for now
'67 Mustang Convertible - gone 1/17
  Reply With Quote