New Tires & Gas Milage

Started by scarecrow, October 09, 2009, 02:33:13 PM

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scarecrow

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:

lovebus (jack)

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#
I don't have to go to work in the morning....

RT 66 June 1, 2015

"Why restore it to its former short comings
When you can modify it too its full potential."

skibumtgm

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.

rockdog2877

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@

scarecrow

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.

scarecrow

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

Celly

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

LAUGH@ LAUGH@ LAUGH@

no seriously... don't die @3# screwey))
There are two things in ordinary conversation which ordinary people dislike - information and wit.

It\'s not a car, it\'s not a van, its a BUS!

skibumtgm

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

Celly

yeah 6x the chance of ...ok i won't say it...too morbid @7@ LAUGH@
There are two things in ordinary conversation which ordinary people dislike - information and wit.

It\'s not a car, it\'s not a van, its a BUS!

skibumtgm

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

lovebus (jack)

Remember, the Manual gives the pressure for the smoothest ride, for best driveability and handling you should run the fronts at least 38#
I don't have to go to work in the morning....

RT 66 June 1, 2015

"Why restore it to its former short comings
When you can modify it too its full potential."