I have had my alternative to an Insight - a diesel Civic for about a month now. Very pleased with it and it is returning good mpg averages on my commute to work, at the moment between 60 and 66 (imperial).
When I come to replace the tires I am wondering if anyone has tried alternatives to the RE92's that come on the Insight that I might find in a size suitable for my Civic, offering similar economy advantages (low rolling resistance/Energy/Economy). I did a search on the forum but did not find much.
I am also considering increasing the pressure on my current tires (Potenza RE88's) in a similar manner to what you Insight owners do, but I want to be sure it is okay to do so, are low rolling resistance tires the only type that are okay to over inflate? I've read on various websites that over inflating tires can cause reduced grip and uneven wear.
When I come to replace the tires I am wondering if anyone has tried alternatives to the RE92's that come on the Insight that I might find in a size suitable for my Civic, offering similar economy advantages (low rolling resistance/Energy/Economy). I did a search on the forum but did not find much.
I am also considering increasing the pressure on my current tires (Potenza RE88's) in a similar manner to what you Insight owners do, but I want to be sure it is okay to do so, are low rolling resistance tires the only type that are okay to over inflate? I've read on various websites that over inflating tires can cause reduced grip and uneven wear.