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Title: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: scarecrow on October 09, 2009, 02:33:13 pm

Put my Hankook 6 ply load range D RA08's on today. Where I live the roads are two lane twisties with  lots of hills and plenty of gusty winds today. OK I admit the difference was amazing @7@  :surrender: Mark me down as a converted believer :angel:
While I was out I also filled up with gas. Got 15.10 MPG From what I read on Samba this is real world milage & right on the money :icon_cheesygrin:

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: lovebus (jack) on October 09, 2009, 08:05:21 pm

I average 17-19 around town and got 20.3 with the long trip to Flanders and back.  :icon_eek: !5! honest.  itstrue

What air pressure do you have in your tires? I run 40#

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: skibumtgm on October 09, 2009, 08:27:37 pm

ok well if your sold im sold i will have to pick up a set of the tires in the next couple of pays so i dont "DIE"  LAUGH@  i will prob take a ride up to pick them up in a couple weeks so if anyone else needs anything from the  busicon2 depot let me know.

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: rockdog2877 on October 09, 2009, 08:33:59 pm

Quote from: LoveBus (jack) on October 09, 2009, 08:05:21 pm

I average 17-19 around town and got 20.3 with the long trip to Flanders and back.  :icon_eek: !5! honest.  itstrue

What air pressure do you have in your tires? I run 40#

If I remember correctly, he is three types higher than you LAUGH@

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: scarecrow on October 09, 2009, 08:46:06 pm

Quote from: LoveBus (jack) on October 09, 2009, 08:05:21 pm

I average 17-19 around town and got 20.3 with the long trip to Flanders and back.  :icon_eek: !5! honest.  itstrue

What air pressure do you have in your tires? I run 40#

From what I read the 1600's get about the milage you discribe. But the 2 liter FI's actualy get less...Manual says 40 rear 30 front. I'm running 41 rear & 32 front. The tires themselves can be pumped up to 65 if you wanted to.

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: scarecrow on October 09, 2009, 08:49:05 pm

Quote from: skibumtgm on October 09, 2009, 08:27:37 pm

ok well if your sold im sold i will have to pick up a set of the tires in the next couple of pays so i dont "DIE"  LAUGH@ 

LoL

You won't be disapointed. Don't forget the fuel lines  Poof

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: Celly on October 09, 2009, 08:56:57 pm

ATTENTION BUS OWNERS... DON"T DIE!!!!!  !fright! Get the right tires!!! tier

 LAUGH@ LAUGH@ LAUGH@

no seriously... don't die @3# screwey))

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: skibumtgm on October 09, 2009, 10:06:28 pm

i dont have the right tires but i have 6 of the wrong ones on the bus that has to count for something

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: Celly on October 09, 2009, 10:11:24 pm

yeah 6x the chance of ...ok i won't say it...too morbid @7@ LAUGH@

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: skibumtgm on October 09, 2009, 10:36:12 pm

Ha ha thanks bud they are next on my list to buy

Title: Re: New Tires & Gas Milage
Post by: lovebus (jack) on October 10, 2009, 08:42:29 am

Remember, the Manual gives the pressure for the smoothest ride, for best driveability and handling you should run the fronts at least 38#