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Mileage tip 850 1995

posted by  Erwin on  Sat Mar 29 23:52 CST 2008
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(Sorry, I didn't see the mileage thread elsewhere before posting this)

Years ago I sold the 16" wheels on my 855T and installed a set of V70 pull-offs in a 15" size. Not only are tires MUCH more affordable but the improvements in steering effort, ride quality and reduced noise were all welcome. I'm was using Kumhos in a 195 but now am on 205s, I forgot the rest.

That said, I started looking for a means to improved mileage last year and found that if I inflated the tires to the "fully-loaded, freeway speed" pressure on the sticker instead of the standard pressures, I went from 20-21 mpg to 28mpg averaged over a month, but mostly hwy driving.

Just to be clear, I didn't inflate to the max rating on the tire's sidewall but the max rating on the car's tire sticker.

Good luck,

Erwin in Roanoke






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