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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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hi there everyone, jz got my new 2013 gs f sport last week, here have question maybe someone can help me, currently my stock tire size are 235/40/19 and 265/35/19, most of drive are daily local, if i wanna go narrower size on the both tires to gain better gas mileage ,what size will u guy recommend ? thanks
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xyzstudio
hi there everyone, jz got my new 2013 gs f sport last week, here have question maybe someone can help me, currently my stock tire size are 235/40/19 and 265/35/19, most of drive are daily local, if i wanna go narrower size on the both tires to gain better gas mileage ,what size will u guy recommend ? thanks
I am getting 25 MPG with 100% city driving on the stock tires. I cannot imagine that changing tires would be cost effective. Ride and handling are different issues.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Tires are already narrow as it is for the size rims. You should go wider to 245/40/19 in the front and 275/35/19 in the rears with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S or Continental DWS tires. They are smooth, sporty, great tractions and wear compared to the standard Bridgestones or Dunlops. I have Continentals on my F-sport and it really made my car feel better then the Turanza EL400-02.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ECL
I am getting 25 MPG with 100% city driving on the stock tires.
WOW! You are getting way better than the EPA rated mileage. With 100% city driving, I have never gotten better than 20mpg. With mixed city/hwy (50/50), I'm lucky if I get 24mpg
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jj14
WOW! You are getting way better than the EPA rated mileage. With 100% city driving, I have never gotten better than 20mpg. With mixed city/hwy (50/50), I'm lucky if I get 24mpg
That's what mine gets. 25 in town would be spectacular. I have a hard time getting 28 on all highway driving.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by xyzstudio
hi there everyone, jz got my new 2013 gs f sport last week, here have question maybe someone can help me, currently my stock tire size are 235/40/19 and 265/35/19, most of drive are daily local, if i wanna go narrower size on the both tires to gain better gas mileage ,what size will u guy recommend ? thanks
GS450h :-)
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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yes, not much bt 350 and 450h tot, i came from ct200h earlier this year the mpg are like 41
since the car is too small for me i end up change to 350 after 8 months. still dont like hybrid
and i think the mpg on 350 is very good, compare to the pervious one i have 2010 audi a5 stick shift i was getting 25, the problem is im only getting around 17-19 is anything wrong with my car ?
btw should i drive on eco mode or normal mode ?


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