08 FEH Tires
I have had an unfortunate issue of having to replace my tires on my 08 FEH due to vandalism. So I went an put on Goodyear Fortera Silent Armor on my truck. I did not care for the Continentals as I had to drive back to work in a hurry in the rain and when I used to be able to travel fast, I kept feeling the car spin out on the water. I have the Forteras on my Expedition and they are awesome.
The down side is that I have taken a mileage hit of 3-4 MPG. Most of my driving is on the Interstate as I have a 54 mile one way commute. With the Goodyear I have a 30 day trial drive. So I am debating, whether I should try a different tire traction, road noise, mileage. I know some have tried the Goodyear Tripletreads. Suggestions, comments etc are welcome. |
Re: 08 FEH Tires
Originally Posted by Snoopyto
(Post 165955)
I have had an unfortunate issue of having to replace my tires on my 08 FEH due to vandalism. So I went an put on Goodyear Fortera Silent Armor on my truck. I did not care for the Continentals as I had to drive back to work in a hurry in the rain and when I used to be able to travel fast, I kept feeling the car spin out on the water. I have the Forteras on my Expedition and they are awesome.
The down side is that I have taken a mileage hit of 3-4 MPG. Most of my driving is on the Interstate as I have a 54 mile one way commute. With the Goodyear I have a 30 day trial drive. So I am debating, whether I should try a different tire traction, road noise, mileage. I know some have tried the Goodyear Tripletreads. Suggestions, comments etc are welcome. |
Re: 08 FEH Tires
I notice you say winter usage. These would be in Florida and would be all season for me. Just curious, how has your mileage differential been?
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Re: 08 FEH Tires
Originally Posted by Snoopyto
(Post 165958)
I notice you say winter usage. These would be in Florida and would be all season for me. Just curious, how has your mileage differential been?
John Morton has Bridgestone tires and he highly recommends them. On the Greenhybrid site there is information on rolling resistance of a few tires tested by Europeans. Look here: https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...00/#post165877 |
Re: 08 FEH Tires
Originally Posted by Billyk
(Post 165956)
I have Goodyear Tripletreads on my Escape Hybrid for winter usage. These tires are great for winter conditions and this is why I bought these tires. I run these tires at 39psi. The Tripletreads are not low rolling resistance tires which means there is a slight loss of mpg. These tires are not "silent" but quieter than the Continental Ecoplus tires. I understand it as Michilen is introducing a line of low rolling resistance tires that will be standard on the 2009 Escape Hybrid. Something to look into.
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Re: 08 FEH Tires
Originally Posted by cbibbs
(Post 166026)
How did you find the TripleTreads for driving through fresh and packed snow? The ContiTrac EcoPlus were ok for the snow falls we had in Detroit, but I wouldn't have felt comfortable taking them up to northern Michigan.
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Re: 08 FEH Tires
I drove up Parleys Way yesterday in the snow. Only 4WD or chains were allowed. The Conti's did well. They pack up easy so i just drove in the fresh snow, not on the line.
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Re: 08 FEH Tires
I put a set of Fortera Silent Armors on my FEH a couple of months ago to replace my mismatched, worn and LOUD Continentals. I haven't really noticed a mileage hit yet, but we're still on the winter formula gas, so it's too soon to tell for sure, but my mileage has been slowly increasing to what it was this time last year with the weather warming up. I don't see myself trying to get new tires any time soon, though.
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Re: 08 FEH Tires
I took Goodyear up on the 30 day ride gurantee. I put the Fortera Tripletreads on. Mileage is back to where it is supposed to be.
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