Recent content by Hameed

I got Continental ProContact with EcoPlus tires for my wifes Civic Hybrd from TireRack.com - $354 delivered + $75 installation by Mike at 24 Hour Tire and Road service in Niagara Falls. Initial impressions Very quiet Steering response is a bit better compared to the almost bald OEM Dunlops on...

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8 Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8 And here's the bad news... depending on the size you want the newest Pilots are NOT AVAILABLE! I bought Hankook Ventus V12's and they are dynamite! Already checked tirerack They are available...

Originally Posted By: OldCowboy IIRC, new tires don't give as good gas mileage as worn tires. You may not see much difference. Yes, I'm expecting it to drop. Hopefully it won't drop too much.

I just ordered a new set of tires for my wifes 06 Civic Hybrid - Continental ProContact with ecoPlus - 195/65 R15. Getting them installed by Mike in Niagara Falls, NY next weekend. Looking forward to seeing what difference it makes to the average fuel consumption. I'm averaging 43 mpg now on...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Originally Posted By: Hameed I wonder if there is an market system we can install in our cars so that we can see the precise psi in each tire all the time.... I have an 06 Civic Hybrid (Canadian) and would love to have this feature in the car. I keep my psi to...

I found one tire pressure monitoring system, however it's not exactly cheap - http://www.tirepressuremonitor.com/products/6-wheel-dipole-monitor/ $175 for the monitor and another $200 for 4 sensors.

I wonder if there is an market system we can install in our cars so that we can see the precise psi in each tire all the time.... I have an 06 Civic Hybrid (Canadian) and would love to have this feature in the car. I keep my psi to about 2-4 psi below the tire manufacturer recommended settings.

Thanks for all the input folks! I'll go with the Continentals. Good point about the relative "LRR" rating - CapriRacer. I just completed a 2000 KM (~1200 miles) trip and my average fuel economy on the worn OEM Dunlop tires was 45 mpg with 3 adults and 1 kid plus luggage, so that's not bad. If...

Planning on replacing the tires on my wife's 06 Civic Hybrid. Did the usual google searches and found a couple of reviews of Low Rolling Resistance tires. Anyone on here used a LRR tire? What has been your experience? So far I have settled on the Continental ProContact with ecoPlus - 195/65...