Does ANY tire get better mileage than originals?

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Originally Posted by Ichiro

in any case, I think the Pirelli P3000's have very low rolling resistance too.

I don't think these are made any more, or at least they're not listed on Tire Rack. I did find the Pirelli P4 Four Season tires though and they seem to be a very good all season tire that likely have low rolling resistance. They feature a "silica-rich tread compound" and they get 855 rev/mile (same as OEM Integrity) for the 195/60/15 size or 851 rev/mile for the OEM size of 185/65/15. Anyone have any experience with these or can provide any comments. I'm about on the verge of buying a set in the next week or so.

My next choice might be the BF Goodrich Traction T/A T. I'd also appreciate any comments on these if anyone has experience with them. Here's a link to a side-by-side comparison of the two.

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Originally Posted by mcmurray

I am about to get my first replacement set at 97000kms and 2 and a half years (got to be happy with that).

In Australia the original equipment is Michelin Energy XV1 and I have found that they are originally made in Germany whereas the other 'local' Michelin Energy models MXV8 and XM1 come from Thailand or thereabouts and according to my tire dealer do not last as long as the German manufactured tire. The German XV1 is AUD$200 fitted whereas the XM1 is about AUD$140 fitted.

I have also been told that the V-rated tires (XV1 and MXV8) are lighter than the H-rated XM1 and is therefore likely to have the lower rolling-resistance. With the MXV8 at AUD$188 I think I shall go with the XV1 again and see if I can get another 100000kms (65000 miles?).

Enquire at Beaurepairs, I believe they have a sale on and XM1+ are in the sale. May not be that size but I saw $114 each.

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I have a 2008 Package 5. I just ordered 185 65 15 Michelin Destiny tires.
Discount Tire game me the COSTCO- SAM's Club $60.00 rebate on 4 tires.

Out the door price $432.00


Very professional company.