Dumb ? - Slippery Mode on Dry Road and Tire Wear

[C from SF]

I've read a few posts about slippery mode providing the best mpgs. Before I test this on my EB I'd like to know: Would driving in slippery mode on dry roads wear out the tires faster? Expert responses appreciated.

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[Redneck Garage]

I've read a few posts about slippery mode providing the best mpgs. Before I test this on my EB I'd like to know: Would driving in slippery mode on dry roads wear out the tires faster? Expert responses appreciated.

I would think that the slippery would extend life as there is less resistance on a hybrid. Not sure how it would affect a EB unless engine braking is also reduced.

 

[Darnon]

Slippery giving the best MPG is due to how it changes the regen on the Hybrids so not as relevant on the EcoBoosts. It might adjust down the throttle response some which could help, but Eco mode would moreso.

 

[Rivers90]

On an AWD it may try to engage power to the rear tires more, I guess this could make for more wear as it is in 4wd mode more.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

On an AWD it may try to engage power to the rear tires more, I guess this could make for more wear as it is in 4wd mode more.

I don't know but am guessing that AWD (not true 4 wheel drive) in slippery mode would be used to maintain the vehicle in the direction of travel more so than other modes and possibly could help lower tire wear. Probably too many variables to ever find out for sure. I am thinking that the tire rotation should be done closer to the lower end of manufacturers rotation schedule than the higher end to help with tire wear. Keep close tabs on tread depth differences say every 2-3 k miles.

 

[Darnon]

On an AWD it may try to engage power to the rear tires more, I guess this could make for more wear as it is in 4wd mode more.

It's an AWD with limited slip and CV joints. It's always putting power to all four wheels just sometimes biased more FWD. It's not a 4WD with locked diffs that's markedly going to burn up tires due to speed differential.

 

[Rivers90]

Probably best to use the modes for what they were made for.
Normal for most driving
Slippery for snowy or wet roads.
Mud and ruts for dirt roads with mud and ruts.

 

[GPSMan]

Slippery mode will likely put the LEAST wear and tear of any mode.

It is the gentlest of any mode.
It is more gentle than Eco mode.

That said, any tire "savings" will be subtle, and will be difficult to quantify.

However, if you like this mode, it is for sure, 100% not worse for your Maverick.

It is probably slightly better.
It may be indistinguishable in your case. No worries using it though.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I don't know but am guessing that AWD (not true 4 wheel drive) in slippery mode would be used to maintain the vehicle in the direction of travel more so than other modes and possibly could help lower tire wear. Probably too many variables to ever find out for sure. I am thinking that the tire rotation should be done closer to the lower end of manufacturers rotation schedule than the higher end to help with tire wear. Keep close tabs on tread depth differences say every 2-3 k miles.

I checked Michelin Ford OEM primacy tires and on michelins site the 55k warranty recommends rotation at 4-6k miles or when wear difference is noticed. So I will vote yes in your 2-3k mile check. I didn't check mine until 6.5k miles and had very small front/back variance but was starting to notice increased road noise so I rotated and noise improved. Now have almost 11k miles so "past time to check tire wear". (To get 55k I need to have about 7.2/32"). Note that if different size tires are on front to back the rear tire warranty is reduced 50% so the question becomes (if rear tread is 1/32" less how much is expected rear wear increased and if it gets to 2/32" less, probably by factor of 4 times as fast?".

 

[mamboman777]

Slippery giving the best MPG is due to how it changes the regen on the Hybrids so not as relevant on the EcoBoosts. It might adjust down the throttle response some which could help, but Eco mode would moreso.

Guys...the op mentioned EB (EcoBoost)

 

[TedTX]

Ah, no, don’t do it for as long a Hybrids owners do. They do it for another reason and its end effects are similar enough to be call the same mode and get almost the same physical results. But it ts done so differently between Hybrids and EcoBoost, that you would get more tire wear and hybrids likely would not, it may even improve slightly the wear on tires.

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