Originally Posted by Billyk

I have Goodyear Tripletreads on my Escape Hybrid for winter usage. These tires are great for winter conditions and this is why I bought these tires. I run these tires at 39psi. The Tripletreads are not low rolling resistance tires which means there is a slight loss of mpg. These tires are not "silent" but quieter than the Continental Ecoplus tires. I understand it as Michilen is introducing a line of low rolling resistance tires that will be standard on the 2009 Escape Hybrid. Something to look into.