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Old 02-05-2009, 11:12 AM   #2 (permalink)
superchow
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Hamster - '07 Honda Civic EX
90 day: 29.41 mpg (US)

Whooshy Wagon - '04 Volvo V40
90 day: 23.33 mpg (US)

Minotaur - '09 Ford Taurus X SEL
90 day: 19.05 mpg (US)
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Not sure how those tires will do, but here are my two cents: They are rated with a 400 wear rating which is better than my OEM Goodyear RS-A's that came with my Civic. I replaced them with Michelin Primacy MXV4. The Michelins were expensive but well worth it in terms of road holding (grip), comfort and hydroplaning resistance - since they're all-season tires. They have a wear rating of 620.

In my book of logic a higher wear rating usually means harder rubber, and therefore lower rolling resistance.

On my previous car I had Bridgestone B381 which delivered the best fuel economy I've achieved in that car. But the ride was quite loud and harsh. If FE is your goal, then the B381's are my recommendation.
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