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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 06, 2008 8:32 am)
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Replying to: cjhepburn (Nov 12, 2008 7:16 am) So for example in no particular order and no particular % measurements( other than the gross mpg measure) 1. yes the tires are larger aka (new) 10/32 vs (old) 3/32 or 7/32 MORE (could have run  least 1/32 in more or 10,614 miles .  2. (the past 2) alignments had no measurable effect on mpg. May it have affected these new tires?... maybe...... 3. the car on the old oem tires were run up to 90 mph 4. in contrast, break in protocols were followed for the new rubber (NTE 60 mph for 300 miles, nte 65 mpg for another 200 (for 500 miles) 5. no hard braking (we hardly use the brakes and do not brake hard normally except for emergencies- no emergencies) 6. other than a 100 mile initial "bed in", test drive (less than 60 mph) the vehicle was put into the normal plain jane 2 person daily commute. 7. I will do one deviation to get back on round numbers (aka 10,000 mile rotation intervals) and that is to rotate 5700 miles to get back on the 10,000 miles round numbers rotation. 8. I do have the figures when the old oem tires were new, BUT I was totally into the engine (break in oil, etc.,) and suspension, brakes, etc., break in period. But do not have any idea (again) what %'s go to each factor. |
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Replying to: cjhepburn (Nov 12, 2008 7:16 am) I agree new thicker tread will affect "Calculated" mileage. How much is hard to say. The new and slightly larger diameter tire, due to new tread and sidewalls, will need to rotate fewer times to go a given distance. The odometer is reading something that is rotating. It doesn't see as many rotations with the new tires as with the old ones. Therefore it doesn't register as many miles with the new tires, although they went just as far. Another consideration would be the weight of the old vs new. Heavier tires/wheels are harder to turn and burn more fuel. So, "REAL WORLD" , is the odometer more accurate with old tires or new tires?  Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Nov 13, 2008 4:59 am) ..."So, "REAL WORLD" , is the odometer more accurate with old tires or new tires?"... Given the last two tank fill ups, I would say the odometer is accurate with old tires and new tires!  I am no expert with weights and measures compliance, but I am sure one's local DMV web site will have something to say about the issue/topic. |
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link title Above is a link to the gov fuel economy 04 Honda Civic (7 vehicles) AVG: 32..4 mpg Range: 28-37 mpg
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 13, 2008 11:09 am) |
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Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 13, 2008 11:09 am) this is not in any way, shape or form a significant enough population from which to draw any conclusions whatsoever. The variance in the range alone is >30%, that is a red flag in anyone's book that the trial population is inadequate for anything other than to determine gross anomalies.
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I bought my Civic 08 last september. I am getting 34 MPG..Is that ok?? Will it improve later?? Thanks
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Replying to: kenlw (Nov 14, 2008 12:34 pm)  Hopefully by then newer latest and greatest tires will make its mark on www.tirerack.com.
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In the process of checking and writing about mpg after tire changing, I discovered that after 4 years and 7 mos, the passenger side windshield wiper blade needs changing due to the beginnings of a wiper blade tear.
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