Michelin Energy Tires / update

[alfon]

I have well over 1,000 miles on my Michelin Energy (AS) tires, 195 X 65 X 15 size. Purchased at Costco and inflated in all four tires to 44 PSI (Max sidewall pressure) with Nitrogen.

Replaced these with factory equipped , Toyo AVID same size. The Toyo tires I also inflated to 44 psi Max sidewall pressure.

I noticed at least 2-4 MPG increase across the board. These tires do roll easier.

I just got back from a trip to Poulsbo Washington and got 57.49 MPG, first time ever that high. (Caculated by miles driven and gallons pumped). MPG guage read 61.5 MPG.

Normally I would get 52-55 MPG's.

All I can say is Michelin has it right on this one.

Alfon

[9G-man]

I can confirm this too. The Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires are it.
I've gone 4 tanks and about 2400 miles on them. This tank I'm at 64 MPG. Thelast 3 tanks were 62 MPG.
I've got about 60K on the Prius and the improvement in MPG is remarkable for a simple tire change.
I travel 90%+ interstate for about 100/day r/t to work. I keep my speed at 60-65 MPH, and eploit the glide and warp-stealth capabilities on the downhills and always in rush hour .
The results just keep getting better with these tires, and I'm not doing anything different.
Gen II, 42/40 psi

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by alfon

I have well over 1,000 miles on my Michelin Energy (AS) tires, 195 X 65 X 15 size. Purchased at Costco and inflated in all four tires to 44 PSI (Max sidewall pressure) with Nitrogen.

Replaced these with factory equipped , Toyo AVID same size. The Toyo tires I also inflated to 44 psi Max sidewall pressure.

I noticed at least 2-4 MPG increase across the board. These tires do roll easier.

I just got back from a trip to Poulsbo Washington and got 57.49 MPG, first time ever that high. (Caculated by miles driven and gallons pumped). MPG guage read 61.5 MPG.

Normally I would get 52-55 MPG's.

All I can say is Michelin has it right on this one.

Alfon

Good deal, thanks! I do lots of HWY driving, so will most definitivelly consider the Mic En tires when replacing the current ones. Did you have them put in by Costco too? Do they charge a separate fee for that? Also, any idea how the Mic En tires compares with the Toyo AVID in the snow? Probable neither do good, but I do wonder...

[ALS]

I presently run MXV4 Energy 4's on my Volvo 960.
I'll definitely go to the Michelin's when my S33's wear out on the Prius. The Michelin's may be pricey but they are well worth the extra money in the long run.

I have tried many different brands Pirelli, Firestone, BF Goodrich, Goodyear's, and Bridgestones over the last 29 years and I can tell you, I always end up going back to the Michelins.

[alfon]

Originally Posted by Indyking

Good deal, thanks! I do lots of HWY driving, so will most definitivelly consider the Mic En tires when replacing the current ones. Did you have them put in by Costco too? Do they charge a separate fee for that? Also, any idea how the Mic En tires compares with the Toyo AVID in the snow? Probable neither do good, but I do wonder...

Yes I purchase at Costco back in Sept 2009, they had a sale with 70.00 off with a set of 4 Michelin tires.

So I purchased 4 tires, Michelin Energy, had them installed and filled with Nitrogen, (No Charge). I believe total cost was 465.00 (no sales tax in Oregon).

I tell you they are quiet, and a noticable improvement in MPG. In my opinion the most fuel efficient tire in the world.

alfon

[drees]

Originally Posted by 9G-man

I've gone 4 tanks and about 2400 miles on them. This tank I'm at 64 MPG. Thelast 3 tanks were 62 MPG.
I've got about 60K on the Prius and the improvement in MPG is remarkable for a simple tire change.

Nice - what kind of fuel economy were you getting on your previous tires (and what tires were they?).

[9G-man]

Originally Posted by drees

Nice - what kind of fuel economy were you getting on your previous tires (and what tires were they?).

My previous tires were the OEM GY Integrety. Got about 60K out of them.
First 3/4 of their life I was getting 59-60 MPG, and the last 1/4 I held 58 MPG.
With the EnergySaver A/S, it jumped to 62 MPG right away.

[Econ]

Originally Posted by alfon

I have well over 1,000 miles on my Michelin Energy (AS) tires, 195 X 65 X 15 size. Purchased at Costco and inflated in all four tires to 44 PSI (Max sidewall pressure) with Nitrogen.

Replaced these with factory equipped , Toyo AVID same size. The Toyo tires I also inflated to 44 psi Max sidewall pressure.

I noticed at least 2-4 MPG increase across the board. These tires do roll easier.

I just got back from a trip to Poulsbo Washington and got 57.49 MPG, first time ever that high. (Caculated by miles driven and gallons pumped). MPG guage read 61.5 MPG.



Normally I would get 52-55 MPG's.

All I can say is Michelin has it right on this one.

Alfon

The nitogen is a factor too. Happy day are ahead.

[pbjdba]

Nice. Any experience with these tires in weather?

[alfon]

Originally Posted by pbjdba

Nice. Any experience with these tires in weather?

Well its been pretty dry since we got the tires. However, that will soon come to an end as the beginning of the "wet" will be here.

alfon