Best tires for MAX fuel efficiency? - Honda Prelude Forum

electriczipper · 05-07-2008, 08:16 AM

Hello, This newb was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on a good tire for everything, but snow and ice, that would help maximize fuel economy?
All input greatly appreciated

! EZ

petern101 · 05-07-2008, 10:19 AM

Any all season with a high tread rating will do. Try to stick with OEM size and nothing wider.

Fuel efficiency will depend more on your right foot for the most part.

electriczipper · 05-07-2008, 10:42 AM

Thank you! I've noticed with other rigs that different tires(tread design, rubber compound, manufacturer, etc.) have made a difference in fuel economy. I was hoping to find out someone's personal preference for the most fuel efficient tires that they are using on these preludes, as it's been awhile since I've drove a sporty car and have no idea as to what tires are out there for these nice rigs today.

EZ

petern101 · 05-07-2008, 04:11 PM

Another tip, keep them to the proper pressure too. You generally lose ~ 1 psi every few weeks. I usually check the oil + tire pressure every other fillup as a precaution.

BBYlude · 05-07-2008, 07:36 PM

I think Michelin makes a tire that has lower rolling resistance than a typical radial tire.

electriczipper · 05-07-2008, 08:09 PM

Thank you two, much appreciated

! EZ

Speed Stick · 05-07-2008, 10:09 PM

Michelin makes my favorite tires. At the shop I work at we only sell Michelin and BFG.Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't a lower profile tire have less rolling resistance. Michelin is amazing but its not cheap, definitely for performance.

Artifex · 05-08-2008, 07:26 PM

Just a warning to all readers of this thread:

Buying a tire with low rolling resistance is a win/lose proposition. If you truly are getting less rolling resistance, it means you are giving up traction. Traction is a really important thing in any car, since it allows you to brake and turn more effectively. I would rather have 2 mpg less in my car and be able to stop before I hit someone, than get slightly better gas mileage and double my braking distance. Usually low resistance tires make horrible compromises in traction. Use at your own risk.

electriczipper · 05-09-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artifex

Just a warning to all readers of this thread:

Buying a tire with low rolling resistance is a win/lose proposition. If you truly are getting less rolling resistance, it means you are giving up traction. Traction is a really important thing in any car, since it allows you to brake and turn more effectively. I would rather have 2 mpg less in my car and be able to stop before I hit someone, than get slightly better gas mileage and double my braking distance. Usually low resistance tires make horrible compromises in traction. Use at your own risk.

I truly believe you are wrong about the above statement. No offense it is just my experienced opinion, and it may not apply to all tires, but in general I believe it to be WRONG

. Of course I'm open to FACTS that may change my opinion, but I know without a doubt that the above statement is most definitely not absolutely written in stone. Thank you for offering it up though

. EZ

ludehawk · 05-09-2008, 08:54 AM

I seriously doubt it makes THAT big of a diff, stock ride height 5gs can run 205/55/16s no prob haha... revs lower on the highway.

electriczipper · 05-10-2008, 08:36 AM

Yeah you are probably right a person would have to get all the data to see the actual diffs. Obviously a serious off road tire will stop you quicker in the dirt than on the highway, but in the reverse the street tire would definitely do the quicker stop on pavement and get better gas milage, less rolling resistance. Oh well enough of this pointing out the obvious. Also I apologize if I came across badly with my reply to Artifex. I wasn't trying to, it just may have needed to be said ( maybe more gracefully ) so some would not be confused.