Best tire for gas mileage

[drake437]

Good data:

Here is a start with a look at rolling resistance on specific tires...

http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/sr/SR286Rolling_Resistance_Data.pdf

That's an interesting chart.......it looks like the lightest tire with the least resistance is the Uniroyal Laredo AWT. I would think that weight is very inportant and rolling resistance could/maybe modified with the addition or subtraction of air pressure...but I would think you would want a smooth rolling tire to begin with.

Anyone have experiance with the AWT??

 

[AERTON]

I had the Michelin Cross Terrain SUV on my 2000 and I got 50K and they did not pass inspection after that, maybe I'm rough on my tires???

This is a great thread, appreciate any info as I'm thinking of replacing my tires soon.

I had the Michelin Cross Terrain SUV on my 96 X and they may have been the best tire I ever owned. Long life, hugged the road, smooth. Great tire. Mileage....well I never really checked.

 

[AERTON]

O.k. a quick question, what information do you guys use when you use a site like Tire Rack, I mean you can't use 2000 Ford Explorer, it just about shuts down your computer if you enter that. It's like having the pleage.

:exp:

 

[302Xplorer]

Use the size of tire that is on you truck currently. Like P235-75-R15, not exactly that # but the one like it on your truck.