Many Honda owners overlook the impact of their tires on fuel consumption. Choosing the right tires will bring a smoother ride and fuel cost savings. Below, we’ll explain how upgrading your tires can enhance your reliable Honda’s performance.
Shop Honda TiresUNDERSTANDING FUEL EFFICIENCY
Fuel efficiency, or perhaps range efficiency for hybrid and electric vehicle owners, is a primary concern for drivers. Getting as much out of your gas tank or battery is critical for saving money.
What is Fuel Efficiency?
Fuel efficiency refers to how well a vehicle uses fuel to move. This can refer to a gas-powered, hybrid, or electric vehicle however EV owners tend to prefer to refer to their range.
Better fuel efficiency means fewer expensive trips to the pump or less time at the charger.
Benefits to fuel efficiency include:
Greater mileage per gallon/charge
Lower emissions
Cost savings
Reduced environmental impact
Factors Affecting Fuel Efficiency
Several factors influence a vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Improve your Honda’s performance by paying attention to these elements:
Engine condition
Driving habits (rough or spirited driving causes irregular wear)
Equipping the proper tires (low-rolling resistance), maintaining the correct air pressure, keeping your engine healthy, driving safely and not overloaded will go a long way to better fuel efficiency.
IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY TIRES
Quality tires are essential for maintaining good fuel efficiency due to their superior design. They help reduce rolling resistance for better gas mileage. Investing in good tires pays off over time. Examples include:
Better fuel economy
Superior traction and handling
Longer-lived tread (fewer tire replacements overall)
Typically better warranties
How Worn Tires Affect Performance
Tires play a major role in fuel consumption and overall performance. Worn tires, in particular, can alter a vehicle’s efficiency–but perhaps not the way you expect.
Worn tires are actually more efficient than new tires. This is because they are smoother and offer less rolling resistance. However, newer tire models are designed with this in mind and still offer excellent fuel savings.
Although they’re better on fuel savings, worn tires are dangerous because they are unsafe. They have poor traction (dry or wet) and stopping capability. Discount Tire offers free tire inspections to ensure your tires are still safe and functioning properly.
Free Tire InspectionYou can also check your tread depth yourself with the tire penny test.
Has your tire picked up a nail or gone flat? Discount Tire offers flat tire repair!
Flat Tire RepairCHOOSING THE RIGHT HONDA TIRES
Tire shopping for your Honda can be daunting. Different models require specific tire features to maximize their performance. You can make the best choice by considering your driving needs and conditions.
The easiest way to choose is using Treadwell, our smart tire buying guide. In a few simple steps, it can recommend the best tires possible with easy to read data comparisons. It’s easy:
Add your vehicle’s make, model, and trim (we help you find this)
Select what kind of driver you are or what you value most
Enter your zip code so Treadwell can recommend tires that make sense for your region
In general, your:
| Honda Civic Tires | Should focus on fuel efficiency and smooth handling |
| Honda Accord Tires | Should balance durability with fuel economy |
| Honda CR-V Tires | Should handle varied terrain and maintain tire pressure efficiently |
| Honda Odyssey Tires | Should support heavier loads (passengers and luggage) with smooth, efficient handling |
MAINTENANCE FOR OPTIMAL TIRE PERFORMANCE
Proper tire maintenance is key for both fuel efficiency and tire performance. A healthy tire is a safe, working tire.
Key maintenance tasks you should regularly be performing on your Honda’s tires include:
Tire air pressure checks (1x/month and before long trips)
Tire rotations and balancing (every 6-8,000 miles)
Tire alignments (every 6-10,000 miles)
Checking Your Honda’s Tire Pressure
You should regularly check your Honda’s tire air pressure to ensure they’re properly inflated. We recommend checking at least once a month but you can check more frequently if you prefer.
We teach you how to check your tire’s air pressure yourself here. But Discount Tire offers free air checks, no appointment required!
HOW DISCOUNT TIRE’S FREE AIR CHECK WORKSRegularly Rotate, Balance, and Align Your Honda Tires
You should rotate and balance your tires every 6-8,000 miles and perform an alignment every 6-10,000 miles. These services keep your tires wearing evenly and prevent other damaging issues, such as rubbing or vibration, from becoming a bigger problem.
Some Discount Tire stores now offer alignment services!
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If you have any questions or are unsure what tires work best for you, drop in or give us a ring. We’ll get you taken care of. Buy and book online and save time in-store!
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