  GasSavers_mczarski What about 06-21-2007, 08:10 PM
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02-01-2008, 03:36 PM
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And another thing about tires...
Don't be in such a hurry to buy brand new tires when the ones you are riding on have even wear. I took a 5 mpg hit (from 44 to 39 mpg) when I replaced my well-worn front tires with Blizzaks. Of course I did it for the winter conditions (the Blizzaks sure are sticky), which is also affecting my FE to be sure. For research on tire rolling resistance, check out this study from the National Academy of Sciences:
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11620
Regards,
Bill
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02-15-2008, 09:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nrggeek
I took a 5 mpg hit (from 44 to 39 mpg) when I replaced my well-worn front tires with Blizzaks.
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Winter tires make a big difference in mileage. I have a set of 4 'Arctic Alpin' tires... they have serious traction, especially on ice. I'd prefer them to AWD and all-seasons. But they take a lot of power... you can feel a big difference in coasting. Blizzaks are supposed to be the most extreme winter tires: the most grip, but the fastest wear and most power loss.
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