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Old 07-15-2008, 05:57 AM
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Default Re: Need Tire Replacement Recommendation

I've got that mix too but it seems the CO2 is increasing ever so slightly each year!
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Old 07-16-2008, 06:14 PM
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Default Re: Need Tire Replacement Recommendation

My first full tank with the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S tires came in at 52.03 miles per gallon, down slightly front the last tank's 52.86 and the previous tank's 54.72. The heat is on full steam in Denver, nearly 100 every day, so that too is contributing. Overall thus far the loss seems fairly minimal. The alingment done at the installation of the new tires showed both front and rear to be within tolerances, though they did align to bring them in a bit closer.

The install was done at Sears Auto Center in Westminster, Colorado.

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Old 07-17-2008, 06:18 AM
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Default Exalto tires

That is consistent with my experience. After about 3-4000 miles the mileage jumped up about 21%.

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Old 07-18-2008, 05:43 PM
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I was going to get the Michelin Exalto's but changed my mind after checking with Consumer Reports which rated highly on the Michelin X Radial as having excellent LRR. Got about 500miles on them and getting a few miles per gallon better than the old Dunlops, but I also had the rear control arms replaced so that might factor into the numbers. Tires are at 32psi, gonna bump it up to 38psi next week to see if I can squeeze out a few more mpg's. Tires are a lot quieter than Dunlops but they tend to break loss easier on turns after a stop. 80K mile warranty also is not too bad. $440 out the door from Costco, just missed their $60 off sale, which could of got me in for $380. The Michelin X Radial is only available at Costco and Sam's Club if anyone is interested.

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Old 08-27-2008, 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Need Tire Replacement Recommendation

I replaced my Insignia SE's with Goodyear TripleTred and mileage has not changed enough for me to notice. Still getting over 50MPG on my highway 46mi/day commute

I bought these to have good traction in the Winter.
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:53 PM
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Default Re: Need Tire Replacement Recommendation

based on my san diego driving environment and what i need from a tire, i'm going to replace my oem dunlops with the kumho solus kr21, which was rated #2 in standard touring all-season tires on tirerack. i was going to go with a costco tire, but all of the tires they offer are at least 3lb heavier.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Solus+KR21

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