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jetta_gia

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Message Posted: Mar 27, 2011 6:08:15 PM

Do winter tires consume more fuel then all season tires? Or is this just a myth?
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US_ICEMAN
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Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 1:42:02 AM

its not a noticeable difference.
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2012 8:58:13 AM

not much
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 9:00:11 AM

I don't notice a significant change in mileage when I change from snows or to snows.
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dongo50
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 6:21:33 AM

usually
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awillisant
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 5:57:04 AM

yes
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awillisant
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 5:57:04 AM

yes
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pkhdonovan
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 5:55:03 AM

don't know never use them
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john382
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 12:27:51 AM

Yep
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pricewar
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Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 4:34:15 PM

do your own calculations
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bill294
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Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 10:09:13 PM

y
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john382
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Message Posted: Jan 28, 2012 8:10:27 PM

Yes
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SuperMoto
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Message Posted: Jan 28, 2012 2:17:19 PM

Probably but I don't use them. If it does use more gas it's not much.
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kegga_99
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Message Posted: Oct 8, 2011 11:47:33 PM

Most Def. They are heavier and cover more area.
MPG goes down.
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HFAJR0034
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Message Posted: Oct 8, 2011 10:13:12 PM

that's what i here
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bja0030
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Message Posted: Sep 13, 2011 11:36:53 PM

yes
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777Aviator
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Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 11:43:12 AM

Have no clue
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mattsage
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Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 8:54:43 AM

its not a noticeable difference.
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DB2008
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Message Posted: Jun 1, 2011 6:49:13 PM

Because winter tires are made of a softer compound to keep them more flexible in cold temps, if you left them on during summer they would probably consume more gas. Using them in winter, because of the freezing temps the tires would be harder, you would not likely see a difference in consumption from the use of winter tires.

[Edited by: DB2008 at 6/1/2011 6:49:58 PM EST]
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