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Originally Posted by zonker
ahh, gotcha. then it's my conclusion the reason why michelin energy savers finished so well in that comparison is because they weren't pitted against other LRR tires.
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Even if they were, they'd be at the top of the FE rating.
The Energy Saver does have some deficiencies in other areas - especially the wet handling and the
feel in the wet.
It hasn't really failed me in the wet, but it feels like it's on the edge, so I back off.
When you put these on, you must realize they're not a sports or high performance tyre. Perfect fit for hypermiling IMHO.
So, lets take a look at the manufacturers' websites.
I used either their Belgian or common websites.
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Goodyear efficientgrip 0.1%
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Is sold as a LRR tyre.
Performs surprisingly wel, even though not claimed to be a LRR tyres.
The naming gives it away.
No LRR claims.
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continental contipremiuncontact 2 1,7%
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Continental don't even hint at FE for this tyre.
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Vredestein sprottrac 3 2,1%
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Vredestein claim LRR on their website.
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Pirelli cinturato p7 2,8%
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Pirelli claims the tyre to be energy efficient.
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Bridgestone turanza er 300 ecopia 4,4%
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Supposed to be a LRR tyre.
Says to be green, but clearly isn't.
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Dunlop sp sport fastresponse 6,2%
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Despite the "sports" name and intended usage, Dunlop claims LRR, but apparently doesn't deliver.