Standard Dave wrote: Goodyear ecosave
Gareth wrote:Standard Dave wrote:I'd noticed a difference in Goodyear Eagle NCT5 and Goodyear ecosave on the cars we drive at work
Roughly how often are tyres replaced due to wear? I'd imagine the cars are worked quite hard and get though multiple sets a year. If so it seems to me it'd make sense if sets of normal, all season or winter tyres were fitted depending on the time of year.
WhoseGeneration wrote:Standard Dave wrote: Goodyear ecosave
There's the problem, "Green" nuttery.
Silk wrote:WhoseGeneration wrote:Standard Dave wrote: Goodyear ecosave
There's the problem, "Green" nuttery.
If I could get a guaranteed 5% fuel saving by going for an eco tyre, I'd certainly be tempted. It could easily mean £30 a month or £360 a year saving in my case. I wouldn't be too bothered about absolute grip, although I might be put off if they were too compromised in the ride and noise department or the wear meant any saving in fuel was offset by the extra cost of tyres.
Saving the planet would be a bonus.
WhoseGeneration wrote:Silk wrote:Saving the planet would be a bonus.
I was rather more concerned about Police vehicles, the drivers of which are required to be able to respond quickly to assist members of the public.
So, I'd prefer those drivers had the best equipment for the job, not slipsliding about having to do a spot of oppo to "save the planet".
Silk wrote:WhoseGeneration wrote:Silk wrote:Saving the planet would be a bonus.
I was rather more concerned about Police vehicles, the drivers of which are required to be able to respond quickly to assist members of the public.
So, I'd prefer those drivers had the best equipment for the job, not slipsliding about having to do a spot of oppo to "save the planet".
I suppose it would depend on the trade off. Do the Police routinely drive their vehicles in that marginal area between the grip of the most grippy tyres and those a bit less grippy but more fuel efficient? I find it a bit worrying if they do.
If it meant they had to drive at, say, 98MPH to an emergency instead of 100MPH, would anyone actually notice?
I can't believe, in practice, that the difference between the two types of tyre would mean in them being able to make safe uneventful progress with one type and "slipsiding about" with a different type. I'm sure the differences would be more subtle.
Silk wrote:If I could get a guaranteed 5% fuel saving by going for an eco tyre, I'd certainly be tempted. It could easily mean £30 a month or £360 a year saving in my case. I wouldn't be too bothered about absolute grip, although I might be put off if they were too compromised in the ride and noise department or the wear meant any saving in fuel was offset by the extra cost of tyres.
GJD wrote:You can make your trade-off on fuel consumption (rolling resistance) vs noise vs wet grip, but without an indication of how long the tyres will last you can't properly factor in cost.
Kimosabe wrote:same as BMW with their awful runflats as standard.
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