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Old 07-13-2012, 12:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Low rolling resistance tires

I'm looking into getting a set of low rolling resistance tire. Can anyone recommend a good set size 185/65r14? I tried looking on tirerack but it is a little awkward to do in my phone.

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The cheapest set on tire rack in that size would be Goodyear assurance fuel max at $364 for a set of 4. They're pretty good tires.
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Old 07-13-2012, 01:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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tirerack.com There's a filter option at the bottom for LRR tires.

Look for the Bridgestone Potenza Re92. In that size only, it's the OEM tire for the original Insight, and possibly the best LRR tire available.

I have Fuel Max on my van and love them.
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Didn't find the potenza on there of the correct size. But I did find some other Goodyear tires that should do the job. As well as some other good ones in my size. Thanks for the help guys
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I just put on a set of Bridgstone ecopaia LLR tires and got good results (10% or so).
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No wonder my re92s on my Subaru made me drift every wet corner, I didn't know they had lrr qualities!
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No wonder my re92s on my Subaru made me drift every wet corner, I didn't know they had lrr qualities!
The LRR RE92s are the 165/65r14 size only - made for the Honda Insight - the others are very different tyres.
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The Insight tires are the 165/65r14 tires. I love mine.
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Has anyone had experience with Pirelli Cinturato P7's? I'm planning ahead for some summer LRR tires but the extra set of wheels that came with the car is 16". Trying to find 16" LRR tires with the same rolling diameter as 175/70/13 is not that easy.

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