Help choosing Low Rolling Resistance tire

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Hey guys,

I am currently on my OEM set of Dunlops with a 320 treadwear rating.

I am amazed how fast these tires are wearing out!

Looking for advice on an awesome set of LRR tires.

Thanks!
 
Have a look at Michelin's Primacy MXM4 w/ UTQG 0f 500 AA(traction) A(temp.) and a treadwear warranty of 6yrs/55,000 miles. My sis has them on her Camry Hybrid and with more than 50,000 miles still has some tread depth remaining(5/32 currently, 10/32 when they were brand new). She hasn't noticed any mpg decrease and they have Michelin's Green X LRR type tread.
 
I may just go with the Michelin Defenders if that is the case.

I am still looking to stay with All Season tires, as we get unpredictable weather in Spring and late Fall.

The All Season is just in case there is some freaky weather just after Winter or just before.
 
The Michelin Energy Saver is one of the favorites among the Prius crowd.

The Defenders wear like they are made of iron though. One set of tires for the next 70k miles or so might cancel out any fuel savings from a truly fuel efficient tire.
 
I was going to mention the Defenders earlier. Saw them at Walmart this morning with a 800 tread depth and a 90k tread warranty I believe it was.
 
I had a poor experience with Bridgestone Ecopia's. Poor wet/snow traction and rapidly wore out. They did give a noticeable jump in mpg though...around 5%.

I have read many good reviews on the Mich Defender, though, like others are recommending.
 
Well given your small tire size, you are rather limited. I dont think they make Defenders in your size. If you post the tire size you plan to run, i could be more helpful.

For a LRR tire i would go with the Yokohama AVID Ascend
My personal pick would be General Altimax HP
 
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I would prefer to run 175/65R/15 if possible, but they are rare.

My second size I pick when I am stuck is 185/60R/15.

I wouldn't mind using 185/65R/15, but that is if there are really no alternatives.
 
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I would prefer to run 175/65R/15 if possible, but they are rare.

My second size I pick when I am stuck is 185/60R/15.

I wouldn't mind using 185/65R/15, but that is if there are really no alternatives.


Maybe Continental ProContact with EcoPlus Technology, in 185/60/15? Never tried them myself, but looks like what you are looking for: http://is.gd/Clz4cG
 
Well in the 185/60-15 range...

For LRR tires: Michelin Defender hands down, runner up is the Continental ProContact EcoPlus

"Best bang for buck" would be the Hankook Optimo H727 on TireRack with the $40 rebate. Only downside is, it doesnt meet your LRR criteria. However it does have a 100k treadlife warranty! I put these tires on my parents minivan, very quiet and smooth.
 
The defenders aren't some super special low RR Tire. they are just low for standard touring tires.

They are decent tires though. 10000miles on a set and seem to be good so far. They dont get winter use though they seem pretty capable as long as its light snow and no ice

Gas mileage stayed approximately the same/tiny bit worse vs the oem tires.
 
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The defenders aren't some super special low RR Tire. they are just low for standard touring tires.



+1. The Prius gang have consistently reported a decline with the Defenders vs OE tires.

The EP422 is available in your size but they have terrible test results from both consumer reports and Tirerack. Costco seems to be selling them like hotcakes, though.
 
Originally Posted By: Falken
Hey guys,

I am currently on my OEM set of Dunlops with a 320 treadwear rating.

I am amazed how fast these tires are wearing out!

Looking for advice on an awesome set of LRR tires.

Thanks!


define awesome.

What do you want? Longevity? Dry Grip, Wet Grip? Low noise?

I'm assuming snow capability is low on the list... since you would be running dedicated snow tires anyway
 
UG_Passat,

I would like better than OEM MPG at least. Worse would not be good as these POS Dunlops aren't a very high bar to begin with in terms of any metric whatsoever.

Having a 4 inch dump of snow early December or mid April is a very real possibility, so I don't want to sacrifice too much on All Season capability whatever that may be.

Having good tire wear, great stopping and handling would be a plus.

BUT, if there is a LRR tire that can knock a VERY noticeable amount of fuel consumption off of my MPGs that would be a lot of fun too.

So far I have narrowed it down to a safe bet: Michelin Defenders.

But I am looking into Michelin Energy Savers for kicks. I have to tally up the drawbacks.

Also, please note I am an extremely conservative driver.

I don't even push the OEM Dunlops anywhere near their limits in any condition.

Thanks a lot guys!
 
throw on the snow tires early and remove them late. That's what I do, because I'll been hit with extremely early snow storms and late snow storms.

The Fit DX tire size means it restricts a lot of tire choices, 175/65r15

So... thinking of Michelin Defenders? Think again. That leaves you with the Energy Savers.

At least using TireRack as a starting guide,
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?customSizeSearch=&width=175%2F&ratio=65&diameter=15

You don't have too many choices.

Canadian Tire...
http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/tires/se...=true&tab=1

so... the Energy Savers or Continental ContiProContact are probably your top choices.

If you really want the Defender, then you have to go with 185/60r15
 
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Michelin does not make the Defender in the 175/65r15 size.

If you move down to a 185/60r15 (slightly smaller rolling circumference)... then they are an option
 
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