19bonestock88's 2004 Saturn "Ion Green Line" build...

[iikhod]

Don't have anything regarding those you mentioned, just a friendly tip:remember to check how much the cheaper ones have tread to wear.
I almost bought cheap tires once, but happened to look closer at them in the shop compared to slightly more expensive ones. Several millimeters difference.
Cheap ones were 200€/round and the pricier 240€/round.

[mpg_numbers_guy]

"LRR and also the lightest per tire at 19# for my size"

Sounds like a winner there since you don't want to go with Bridgestones or Michelins..

Have you scoured Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? Many times people will sell new or almost new sets of tires for much cheaper -- could be the key to getting cheap but quality tires.

[19bonestock88]

I’ve not yet checked Craigslist and I don’t have FB... I may check once I have cash in hand but I’ve gotta wait...

Since I’m buying 8 tires I’d rather not spend $1k on them, hence my avoiding the usually good Ecopia EP422 and the Energy Saver A/S...

I’m half tempted to get something heavy in grip and hope to not take such a hit on mileage, but I don’t know...

[19bonestock88]

Both cars got a set of new Hankook Kinergy ST tires this weekend, and fresh oil and filters... I also removed my half width diffuser, as it was collapsing under its own weight... I need to replace my wheel bearings long before the muffler anyway lol

[19bonestock88]

So I’ve gotten back into ridesharing, mostly because I missed the side income... now it seems I can just about double my monthly take home just by driving two days each week...

A notable side effect is that about 90% of all the miles I put on the car are for commercial use, and in city driving... I typically average close to 20mpg in Morgantown...

For now I guess I can’t really hypermile the car but st least I’m still trying to mod it, I’m hoping to work some brake drag reduction into my wheel bearing change coming up...

[Daox]

We all have different commutes and situations. Its all about just doing what you can with what you got.

[19bonestock88]

I just ordered new Moog wheel bearings, a set of drag reduction clips, and a set of Stoptech brake pads... should improve rolling resistance and increase stopping power when I need it... I started wanting better stopping power after some idiot in a F-350 pulled out in front me in traffic while I had a passenger aboard...

Also, I wanna thank Slowmover for preaching his opinion on highway travel. I recently decided to try his approach instead of going 75-85mph...

Now I cruise at 60mph, letting speed bleed off to no less than 55 on hills, and EOCing down the steeper down grades (admittedly sometimes getting up to 70-75 while coasting), and not only am I now getting my best all freeway mileage EVER (around 40mpg actual), but I also arrive more relaxed at my destination due to my head not being on a swivel looking for cops...

[19bonestock88]

So, while I’m going to be in there, is there anything else that should be done? The bearings are sealed, so no grease upgrades... anti-seize the slide pins, clean up all the brake hardware... anything I’m missing?

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by 19bonestock88

So, while I’m going to be in there, is there anything else that should be done? The bearings are sealed, so no grease upgrades... anti-seize the slide pins, clean up all the brake hardware... anything I’m missing?

Check your steering linkage boots for cracking. You could also check the rotors for warpage and/or bleed the brake lines. But you should be able to feel any significant warpage in the brake pedal. And the brake bleed need can be checked by examining the reservoir.

[19bonestock88]

The rotors are fairly new, as I had a wheel come off summer before las and had to replace them, have maybe driven 25k on them and no shaking when I brake...

I’ll also check my CV boots for cracking while I’m in there...