jcd1013

I have a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan and have averaged 41 mpg using the OEM tires (Michelin Destiny)for 65,000 but now I need new tires (and the Michelin Destiny has been discontinued and replaced by the Defender) and the Michelin Defender tire is only giving me about 38.5 on a trial basis. Does anyone have a better tire recommendation? Jack D.

GolNat

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Why didn't you get the ones you had?

Is the Defender a low rolling resistance tire?

ezone

Destiny model has been discontinued. http://www.michelinman.com/discontinued-tires.page?tireName=destiny
Defender is supposed to be the replacement for the Destiny. I guess it's LRR, check here: http://www.michelinman.com/tire-selector/category/passenger-car-minivan/defender/tire-details

Google reviews. Here's a Prius forum talking about them...
http://priuschat.com/threads/bought-...ve-got.121005/

Michelin Energy Saver is another one to look at. I think treadwear is rated lower but fuel economy is higher.....http://www.michelinman.com/tire-selector/category/passenger-car-minivan/energy-saver-a-s/tire-details


There are other tire choices besides Michelin....
I personally like most Michelins though. Some are more desirable than others, for sure.

CraigW

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Had very good luck with Michelin Harmonies for many years, and sets. (Now NLA)

Can never seem to get in on that $70 rebate though......

jcd1013

The OEM tires (Michelin Destiny) have been discontinued and the Michelin Energy Savers do not fit my Honda Civic Hybrid. I have the Defenders inflated to 32 psi - I will try 38 psi or higher perhaps .... Jack

sdaidoji

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38 is going too high

will wear center of tires and cause some car behavior to change. results could be more expensive than saving gas.