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07-08-2008, 10:08 PM
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07-10-2008, 01:52 AM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires OEM tires, psi set to 50 front and 48 rear. |
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07-10-2008, 09:02 AM
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Friends: 36 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires I've read so many threads on tires and I'm still a bit lost. I've decided my next tire will be the Nokian i3 185/65/15. They are rated as LRR, they are .8lbs lighter than the stock tire and have a great reputation as does the company. When I emailed the company this was the tire they recommended for all out mpg requirements. |
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07-10-2008, 08:35 PM
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Friends: 3 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires F8L, Give us a post when you get them. I have been a huge fan of Nokian for years. They can be hard to get sometimes. Icarus |
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07-10-2008, 09:06 PM
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Friends: 1 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires Thanks for the info--- I have seen the Nokian tires mentioned by a few people.. |
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07-10-2008, 11:03 PM
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07-11-2008, 12:27 AM
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Friends: 63 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires I have I3s and rolling resistence is about the same as OEM Integrity, if not a little better. It could be due to lighter or higher max pressure (47 PSI). I am loving it so far. It grips much better on wet surface than Integrity. I have yet to experience snow this winter. I got them from badboytires for around $56 and they have manufacturer warranty for 80k miles. Can't beat that value. Last edited by usbseawolf2000; 07-11-2008 at 12:29 AM. |
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07-11-2008, 02:20 AM
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Friends: 36 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires Quote:
 I believe the tires treadwear rating is 620 (depending on size) which is pretty high considering the Integrity is only 440?. They should wear well and have a low rolling resistance. | |
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07-11-2008, 01:43 PM
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Friends: 63 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires Oh and there are less traction control light coming when I am braking and hit a bump. Even when it happens, the recovery seems faster too. |
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07-11-2008, 02:16 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Low Rolling Resistance Tires So how are the I3's in the rain? I've already worn the TripleTreds down to the point where I have to be light on the pedal starting out at stop lights or the tires spin, and eventually they'll be sliding in the rain like the OEMs did. The local tire discounter talked smack about the Michelin HydroEdge tires so I'm not quite sure they are the way to go next anymore... |
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