Consumer Reports recently tested a few all-season tire models with low rolling resistance and found that those tires can improve fuel economy by an additional one or two mpg. The reward for replacing a less-optimum tire can be a payback covering most of the cost of the new tires over their lifetime in fuel savings. Moreover, you generally don't have to pay more to get a tire with better rolling resistance.
Here are some additional tips for getting the most fuel economy from your tires:
- Keep your tires properly inflated. (A label on the driver's doorjamb tells you the correct pressures to use.)
- Check inflation pressure at least monthly; do this when the tires are cool.
- If you were happy with the tires that came with the car when it was new, consider replacing them with an identical set. Low rolling resistance is a common trait of original-equipment tires.
- Before buying replacement tires, check Consumer Reports' Ratings for tires that excel in overall performance and use rolling resistance as tie-breaker.
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