Hello, happy owner of a 23 SV Plus with 20K trouble free miles on originals Michelin Energy Saver tires. I figured they'll be due for replacement this fall (around 30K) when I plan to switch to winter tires anyhow. Got dedicated rims for that.
But, last week I took a nasty hole in the front passenger tire, so bad it could not be fixed, needed replaced. So I got the only tire that local Walmart had in stock - Goodyear Reliant, same size 215/50/17. The other 3 Michelins remain in place.
Car performance took a severe hit as a result, probably more than 20%. Went from upper 3's mi/kwh (don't have the exact number) to 3.1. Same trip that used to take me from 100% to 78% battery now takes me to low 60%. Driving conditions are about the same: same routes, same temps, same driver. Central CO area.
SMH here, what gives, on this severe performance hit, from only 1/4 tires? Are the Reliants so bad by comparison? At least I know not to consider them when it's time to swap all 4's. Or the fact that tires are mixed 1/3/4 contribute to this? TIA
But, last week I took a nasty hole in the front passenger tire, so bad it could not be fixed, needed replaced. So I got the only tire that local Walmart had in stock - Goodyear Reliant, same size 215/50/17. The other 3 Michelins remain in place.
Car performance took a severe hit as a result, probably more than 20%. Went from upper 3's mi/kwh (don't have the exact number) to 3.1. Same trip that used to take me from 100% to 78% battery now takes me to low 60%. Driving conditions are about the same: same routes, same temps, same driver. Central CO area.
SMH here, what gives, on this severe performance hit, from only 1/4 tires? Are the Reliants so bad by comparison? At least I know not to consider them when it's time to swap all 4's. Or the fact that tires are mixed 1/3/4 contribute to this? TIA
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