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Do tires play a big role in MPG?! Here's my experience...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by vajratlr, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. vajratlr

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    I recently got a set of new tires(Falken Sincera Touring). Previously I had the stock Goodyear. Right after I got these tires, I went on a 600 mile trip, 90% highway so I was averaging 45MPG. Ever since then, I've been averaging 51 on screen and this is 4 tanks after the trip. I used to get 57 on screen. Do tires really make that big of a difference? I bought these tires for its 720 tread wear rating. But doesn't seem to be saving me anything if this is the reason for the 6mpg difference!!!
     
    #1 vajratlr, Jan 22, 2013
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    I just saw the sticky on tires. Damn it, should have visited here before making my tire decision!
     
    #2 vajratlr, Jan 22, 2013
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    I'm figuring my new tires are costing me 10%. Most of the mileage on the new tires is cross country Intersate driving which would have been around 50mpg on the original tires. Looks like you are taking a 10% hit as well.
     
    #3 JimN, Jan 22, 2013
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