Just installed my new Konig Zero-in 15x6.5 +38 with Ecopia 422 Plus tires 185/55. Handling has changed for the better. Will report back after I put on more miles.
Just installed my new Konig Zero-in 15x6.5 +38 with Ecopia 422 Plus tires 185/55. Handling has changed for the better. Will report back after I put on more miles.
Wow! Looks great!
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
Those look great. If my car was used for more than work I would have splurged the extra money for better Wheels. I too noticed immediate handling performances with the wider rubber patch on the road. I can drive just as fast in the wet as I do in the dry without any loss of confidence and I'm sure you'll find the same is true.
This post answered all the questions I had about a future set of wheels for my G4. Thanks for going through the trouble of putting it together.
Top_Fuel (09-10-2017)
Ecopia Tire review after one year. These tires are average in just about every category except... Obviously, they excel in low rolling resistance and low mpg (for the size). They do not fare as well in cold weather performance.
When we had some hot days, I noticed the tires were gripper and ride more comfortable. Winter driving is not good as the long tread-life formula (70,000 warranty) seems to harden more quickly.
Last edited by roscoe1972; 11-22-2017 at 07:25 AM.
IN-EFFICIENT 15 inch wheel tire combo.
Craigslist find weighing in at 34.3 lbs each....Got too used to 15 inch wheels and couldn't go back..... Winter only....looking forward to some snow fun!
195/55r15 Hankook studdable snow/ice tires
15x6 in. +38 "Team Sparco" made by Enkei in Japan
Last edited by roscoe1972; 11-22-2017 at 07:21 AM. Reason: added photo
Eggman (11-22-2017),MightyMirageMpg (11-22-2017),Top_Fuel (11-22-2017)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
For reference,
The factory alloys are 25.7 tire loaded
(per youtube)
The factory steelies were 27 tire loaded
(my bathroom scale
Last edited by MightyMirageMpg; 11-22-2017 at 02:54 PM.
Daox (11-22-2017)
Lol... Yeah...those may not be the best for fuel economy. But you won't care if they keep you from getting stuck in the snow.
I can't argue with that. If you live in a place like Chicago, nothing is going to beat a set of dedicated snow tires. Where I live, we average about a foot of snow the entire winter.Ecopia Tire review after one year...They do not fare as well in cold weather performance.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
MightyMirageMpg (11-22-2017)