My A2 1.2 TDI is currently fitted with Bridgestone Ecopia B381 145/80 x 14 tyres. It will shortly require new tyres. I find the grip on the Ecopia’s a bit scary at times although I don't drive very fast. I am looking for a higher performance tyre with similar rolling resistance if one exists. My current fuel consumption is averaging about 2.7l/100km (105mpg)in summer and 2.9l/100km (95 mpg) in winter (actual figure taking into account a 2% odometer error and actual fuel used, the DIS under reads by up to 5% depending on driving style i.e. it displays 2.6 to 2.7l/100km)
Michelin showed their new Energy Saver Tyre at both the Frankfurt and Paris motor shows with a very impressive display showing it rolling further than a conventional tyre.
It is available in 165/70 x 14 which has virtually the same rolling radius as the 145/80 x 14 fitted as standard. It is a high silca tyre optimised for rolling resistance. I wonder can it match the rolling resistance of the B381 although it is wider. Hopefully technology has improved since the B381 was launched.
Has any one experience of these on an A2 1.2 TDI?
Bluemotion Volkswagens and green Skodas are fitted with Dunlop 165/70 x 14 SP10 low rolling resistance tyres. Has any one tried these?
I don't think the B381 Ecopia is available at the moment so will have to try something else. I have no intention of trying some other budget brand of 145/80 x 14 with unknow rolling resistance or grip so will probably have to fit the Michelins.
Michelin showed their new Energy Saver Tyre at both the Frankfurt and Paris motor shows with a very impressive display showing it rolling further than a conventional tyre.
It is available in 165/70 x 14 which has virtually the same rolling radius as the 145/80 x 14 fitted as standard. It is a high silca tyre optimised for rolling resistance. I wonder can it match the rolling resistance of the B381 although it is wider. Hopefully technology has improved since the B381 was launched.
Has any one experience of these on an A2 1.2 TDI?
Bluemotion Volkswagens and green Skodas are fitted with Dunlop 165/70 x 14 SP10 low rolling resistance tyres. Has any one tried these?
I don't think the B381 Ecopia is available at the moment so will have to try something else. I have no intention of trying some other budget brand of 145/80 x 14 with unknow rolling resistance or grip so will probably have to fit the Michelins.