It seems that a more a lot of threads relating to the poor tread life of these tires. Iām at 42k with my Continentals and getting close to replacing them. Might be worth contacting Continental. You mileage is exceedingly low to have to replace them
Really enjoy his videos. He is a Toyota/Lexus Master mechanic. His videos have helped with my me working on my wifeās RAV4 Hybrid.
my quick .02 cents; Maverick is a great utility vehicle. My 22 XL Hybrid is all I want minus Radar Cruise Control. To be fair, I havenāt had any time in the XLT or...
2022 XL Hybrid (Area 51) with CoPilot assist. I bough a tonneau cover and trim rings for the wheels. Every now and then I think about changing the wheels ( not a need but a slight want). Currently over 40K mileage with over 43mpg lifetime.
Iāve had 3 Rangers:
1997 Reg cab with the 5 speed /2.3L in the same green as the OP. Great little truck, slow as molasses but utterly reliable. Bought factory alloys off of EBay, rolled on a bed liner and changed the radio. Sold it years later for the same amount I paid.
I then bought an 1999...
Thank you for posting this. I have been considering replacing my OEM Continental tires this fall. These are on the top of my list. I have a hybrid and am glad to here the fuel penalty in essentially nil compared to the OEMs
I have had several hybrids . A 2013 Honda Insight (Prius clone at a 20% discount. Reliable but dreadful acceleration and seats).
A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid- much better balance of economy and power. AWD clutch in bad weather. (No one out hybrids a Toyota)
2022 XL Hybrid - Ford mimicked Toyotas...
I was deep in the derailing rabbit hole years ago. Iāve loosened up a bit but still do regular washes followed by a spray sealant . The over the counter products have really stepped up their game in ease of use and value ( Meguiars, TW, Griots Garage, Chemical Guys, etc) Iāve also used Ethis...
Iām coming up on 2 years with my ā22 XL Hybrid. I will also echo many of the comments. I am coming up to 40k mileage with no issues.
The Good:
Fuel mileage has far exceeded the EPA ratings. Iām at about 44mpg average.
Plenty of usable power for most daily use. Iāve never really felt wanting...