Tires that can save you fuel

Car companies spend millions of dollars trying to improve the fuel efficiency of their cars but one of the simplest and most effective methods often overlooked is the addition of low-rolling resistance tires. Designers are just waking up to the fuel-saving tire, with brands like Volkswagen, Audi and Fiat launching new ultra-efficient models equipped with the special rubber. Peugeot has recently joined the group, equipping several models within its new 308 range with low-rolling resistance tires from Michelin.

Just hope they're priced low enough to make the savings in fuel worthwhile.
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Hermann - 9/7/2007 8:13:47 AM

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Notice:
Don`t buy linglong tires and your life is longer.

XYZZ - 9/7/2007 8:34:22 AM

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low friction tires WILL save gas. if you’re willing to sacrifice a little extra adhesion and cornering ability.

i actually went the other way. used to get 40 mpg with my stock corolla rubber. going to oversize rims and tires cost me 5 - 7 mpg! but i can corner better…fwiw.

kpaxx - 9/7/2007 9:09:08 AM

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whats the point in supping up a corolla?

Hose - 9/7/2007 9:30:19 AM

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Save 7 oz. fuel in 62 miles? Why bother...

Cynical - 9/7/2007 6:10:34 PM

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Keep your tires properly inflated - that will save you some gas as well.

tecnopolis - 9/9/2007 5:36:44 AM

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Just slow down.

XYZZ - 9/9/2007 9:05:42 AM

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kpaxx:

"whats the point in supping up a corolla?"


it is NOT SOUPED up. engine is completely stock.

yet i get from any pt A to pt B quicker than 98% of any other vehicle on the road. using less gas. the 2% (more often 0%, as POTENTIALLY faster vehicles don't even try to beat stealthy me sneaking/shooting by) that get there faster, burn a LOT more gas to do so.

the sport tires enable me to carve apexes to maximal effectiveness.