Continental ProContact tires mileage?

[Solo]

Curious what Nokian's you put on your Mav hybrid? Did you notice any difference in fuel economy after switching from the factory Conti's?

These were pretty much the only ones Discount Tire sold for the Maverick:

- Nokian Encompass AW01 (All Weather) 225/65 R17
- Mileage at purchase: 24,260

I've noticed about 1-2 mpg less with these tires, but I can still hyper-mile a trip very easily (still getting 45 to 50 mpg off highway). They're very grippy in dry weather, and I like the performance better because of that. But the slightly increased mileage was about the only positive thing I liked about the factory Continental's.

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[Illusion51]

Comparing the tires that came on your truck with ANY replacements is like comparing apples and oranges. OEM tires are special ordered by the manufacturers, and are made of softer rubber to give more a quieter, more comfortable ride. They will wear out faster than replacements, even if the replacements are the same brand and model. And by faster, I've seen several estimates of 30,000 to 35,000 miles.