New Tires for best fuel economy

Call me crazy, but I got a very good deal on Michelin Energy savers from Costco
I noticed yesterday the $70 off sale is back on.
Now would be a good time to go to Costo!!

 

You're probably getting them from their warehouse down here in New Castle. Shipping time depends upon where their nearest warehouse is in relation to where you live. My guess, if you order early in the morning, they'll get it picked up by UPS that afternoon. Probably makes it to your Philly UPS location overnight and out on the truck the next morning.

Some tire shops might match the tire price of Tire Rack, also. It never hurts to ask, and if they say no, then it sounds like TR is the way to go. You'll have to pay mount/balance/disposal either way, so that is a wash.

 

Well, what th'...? Tire Rack here states that, unlike the 195/60R15s the 185/65R15s are *not* LRR:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+Fuel+Max (see the "Sizes & Pricing" tab)

That's annoying. Also the exact tire they tested in 2009 ("86T", http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...16HR6EP100&tirePageLocQty=&partnum=16HR6EP100 ) is not now on their price list.

 

That's pretty crazy. I'd suspect it's just a data entry issue.

 

Very likely. I did not include them in my 185/65/15 list until I can verify their LRR rating with the manufacture.

 

This link was posted earlier, but here's the video embedded. The top fuel efficiency tires tested on a Prius:

 

I am in the market for tires and have been reading the sources mentioned earlier. I have just about made up my mind on Michelin Energy Saver A/S. Why? Because low road noise and mileage (low rolling resistance) are my highest priorities .... snow is a non issue, and I am willing to sacrifice some tire life.