Best LRR Tires for '97 Civic?

[CargoBoatTails]

I would just go on tirerack.com and look at the specs to get the narrowest LRR size for your wheel width, they all have a range. Some people are of the opinion that taller is better for gearing as well as road hazards and slowing down the odometer, I'm of the opinion that shorter is better for less weight and lowering makes better aerodynamics without costly suspension upgrades. Assuming you have 5.5" wide rims I would go with

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs

[Baltothewolf]

Originally Posted by CapriRacer

Let me answer your second question first:

Go bigger. Go larger in any of the 3 numbers in the tire size will result in slight improvements in RR - but the difference is small. Be careful of going up on one of those three numbers and down with another. That isn't "bigger".

But where the big improvement in fuel economy lay is in the difference between tire lines - and, No!, I'm not referring to differences in brand,. I'm referring to a line of tire that comes in different sizes, but the entire line of tires is essentially the same.

But you didn't tell us what you think is important to you in a tire? Is treadwear important? How about traction? What is the balance between these 2 properties and RR?

Tires are compromises and you can't get everything in one package.

Treadwear and LRR is like I care about. I don't need handling as I don't race my car. 85% of commute is freeway, 14.5% is Highway and .5% is city. I don't drive crazy, ever, so I don't need insane handling.

[shorebreeze]

And the Defender is high LRR, 90,000 mile tread warranty (just make sure you rotate on schedule), and its winter deficiencies won't be a problem where you live.

[CargoBoatTails]

Originally Posted by Baltothewolf

Treadwear and LRR is like I care about. I don't need handling as I don't race my car. 85% of commute is freeway, 14.5% is Highway and .5% is city. I don't drive crazy, ever, so I don't need insane handling.

I have seen a correlation between lower LRR and treadwear, case in point 195/80/16s. This has actually got me thinking about looking at used summer tires, save money both ways.

[2000mc]

Shorebreeze - I think you have recommended against defenders for winter use no less than three times in this thread. Could you explain your experiences, have other recommendations for an all weather lrr tire that does better in snow, or just advocating for dedicated snow tires?

[Baltothewolf]

Originally Posted by shorebreeze

And the Defender is high LRR, 90,000 mile tread warranty (just make sure you rotate on schedule), and its winter deficiencies won't be a problem where you live.

This is exactly what I am hoping for. And now that I don't drive down the hill anymore my exposure to violent weather lessens.

[Superfuelgero]

G1 insight spares with re92's. Donkey and I run this combo, its the lightest and most LRR combo you'll find.

[Baltothewolf]

Originally Posted by xntrx

G1 insight spares with re92's. Donkey and I run this combo, its the lightest and most LRR combo you'll find.

Sadly I don't have access to g1 insight rims :/.

[CargoBoatTails]

Originally Posted by Baltothewolf

Sadly I don't have access to g1 insight rims :/.

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