[chansen]

I'm looking for some low rolling resistant tires for my 1991 Ford Escort conversion. Stock OEM wheels are R13 and from web surfing I only see R15 and R17 low rolling resistant tires. What should I do? Convert to R15 and try to get some lower profile tires to compensate for the extra diameter or are there some good R13 EV tires out there?

Thanks

 

[madderscience]

start here and dig around:

http://tires.tirerack.com/search?p=Q&lbc=tirerack&uid=504242366&ts=custom&w=Low Rolling Resistance Tires&af=brand:pirelli&isort=score&method=and&view=list&cref=champ

There are some good ones in the 14" wheel size (I have a set of bridgestone B381s) but yeah 13's are harder to find.

If all else fails go for highest PSI available, and run them there. For example these come in a couple of 13" sizes and can go to 51psi:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+T4

 

[chansen]

Thanks for the help.

I found these R13s that I will try the Kumho eco Solus HM KR22. They have them in R13s and are relatively cheap.

 

[Coley]

I bought mine from a Cooper tire dealer. Not low roll but are doing a fine job so far.

 

[RE Farmer]

Besides the Kumhos, Tire Rack also has Sumitomo HTR T4 in 165, 175, or 185/70R13, which is one of the tires what I'm considering for my MG.

 

[dtbaker]

Thanks for the help.

I found these R13s that I will try the Kumho eco Solus HM KR22. They have them in R13s and are relatively cheap.

I am using these as well.... seem good, but I did not see much measurable difference from previous tires. But, I didn't have a precise way to measure either.... I now have a 'Cycle Analyst' installed and might re-run a test with a couple sets of tires over a set course. I have three different sets of 13" wheels/tires, and am curious now...