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Old 04-13-2021, 08:32 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Tire model, size and pressure

I'm currently running rather inefficient tires (Toyo Proxxes T1R), wich have a fuel efficiency rating of F and are staggered.
I'm looking to buy a set of fuel efficient tires to replace them in the near future when they are worn out, but I'm not quite sure wich ones to buy.
As of now my tire sizes are:
185/55R15 front (1,6 bar reccomended, 2,0 bar currently)
205/50R15 rear (1,8 bar reccomended, 2,2 bar currently)
As my rear tires are wearing down about twice as fast as my front tires, I would prefer identical sizes front and rear.

As of now I'm considering the Conti EcoContact 6 XL because it is rated A for fuel efficiency and B for wet grip.
The size I'm looking at is 185/55R15 front and rear, getting them approved by the TÜV and increasing the pressure to 3 bar.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

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