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12-19-2012, 03:45 PM
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i know i'm reviving a thread from the dead here - but now the question remains:
does anyone know of a type of LRR tyre that is 155/80/13 ......? as this skinnier tyre size has got to get better MPG than a 175/70/13 ...
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12-20-2012, 03:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpeedyCorky
i know i'm reviving a thread from the dead here - but now the question remains:
does anyone know of a type of LRR tyre that is 155/80/13 ......? as this skinnier tyre size has got to get better MPG than a 175/70/13 ...
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Here's what I will be referring to:
Barry's Tire Tech
According to the Smithers data, a 175/70R13 is ever so slightly better than the skinnier 155/80R13 - 1/4%. That doesn't appear to be enough to worry about - particularly considering that there can be a 60% difference between tires of the same size. |
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12-26-2012, 07:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpeedyCorky
i know i'm reviving a thread from the dead here - but now the question remains:
does anyone know of a type of LRR tyre that is 155/80/13 ......? as this skinnier tyre size has got to get better MPG than a 175/70/13 ...
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Continental Eco Contact 155/80 R13.
Standard on the "eco" version of Opel Corsa C (1.0 engine, low CO2 tires).
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My OEM tire size is 165/70/ R13.
Anyone know a tire that will be a LRR?
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05-10-2015, 09:54 AM
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Quote:
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My OEM tire size is 165/70/ R13.
Anyone know a tire that will be a LRR?
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Are you sure that is right? Tire Rack lists NO tires available in that size.
What year, make, model?
Also, LRR is a relative term, not an absolute one. It means better fuel economy than other tires with similar traction and wear characteristics - and those characteristics can vary widely. |
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05-10-2015, 09:55 AM
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Yes, I am sure.
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05-10-2015, 10:04 AM
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155/80/13 @ $37.50 each walmart, cheapest tires they sell, Douglas brand. My 92Sentra owners manual called for either size. The do make more noise when you go around a turn agressively.
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05-10-2015, 10:07 AM
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I wonder if they are quieter than the Falkon tires I currently have on. I'm only looking to quiet the road noise. Well, that and improve MPG  . |
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05-10-2015, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
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Yes, I am sure.
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Yup, when I punch those things in, I get 165/70R13.
Looks like you need to find a different size - 175/70R13?
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