I get similar numbers running the Falken Wildpeaks, I'd think a dedicated road tire like the CT60 would be better.

 

That's my question, Not getting the Advertised MPG so I was worried if I got to the the CT60 and change to a Non OEM tire Ill get worse MPG than I have now..

 

I moved from the OEM Ziex tires to the Wildpeaks on my 2021 Limited ... and barely noticed an MPG difference, if any. And the Wildpeaks are roughly 5 pounds heavier than the OEMs were.

Peoples' experiences can definitely differ, but based on that I'd be pretty amazed if you actually lost a couple MPG with a tire that's only 2 pounds heavier.

 

Hey Guys,

Im in need of new tires .. I normally ONLY purchase the OEM tires.. I contacted Falken ( Very Helpful ) They told me the next tire upgrade to the OEM Ziex ZE001 is their Ziex CT60 . This model has 65K Tread Warranty & Road Hazzard Warranty. The OEM doesnt have these warranties. Im very ready to need tires @ 37K. He explained that they make the OEM tires lighter in weight to work with the MANF MPG ratings. The CT60 is about 2 lbs heavier. He said I would loose about 1.5 - 2 MPG ... if I went with those..

Does anyone have these Falken CT60's on there car ?

My MPG kinda sucks now for some reason so that's why I'm questioning trying a new model tire. 22 MPG City and 30 MPG on a long road trip.

TIA ...

Go to TireRack.com and do some research on what tire has the attributes you want.
I went with the Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires, they were expensive, but they had the traits that I was looking for.

 

I agree no MPG are accurate as advertised. But I don't want to loose anymore than what I have now.. I did that on my Jeep Wrangler and lost a lot and wasn't great to begin with the OEM. Sold the new tires and went back to the OEM on the Jeep and all back to where it was before. Dont want to do that again. LOL

 

i find it amazing that a person who would own a jeep wrangler could be so hung up on mpg on street tires. this is like splitting hairs. we're not talking KO2s here

 

@harleymhs , if you liked the Ziex ZE001, then you should be happy with the natural follow-on. I had the ZE001 on my Crosstrek Hybrid and they were fine for on the road, but I had a set of dedicated winter tires as well. Did your car with ZE001 ever give you moments in winter when you wished you had something better? If so, then consider an all-weather rated tire to have all-year round. I think Falken makes decent tires that are modestly priced. The WildPeak series clearly met with success. The Aklimate is also new (too new to have ratings on TireRack, just like the CT60), but rated for all-weather and priced very closely to the CT60. The UTQG is 640 vs. 680 for the CT60. Same 65k mile warranty.

Lots more choices out there, brand-wise. If you like Falken, the above choices seem like good ones even if new models.

 

Live ON LONG ISLAND NY , not much snow here anymore .. I’ll prob just stick w the ZE001 OEM, or the CT60, these offer 65k tread guaranty and road hazard as well the Oem doesn’t have either , I have 37k on the Oem tires should be able k out of them. Got lots of flats on this set glad to get rid of them with all the plugs in them .

 

I can echo BillLin's comments with my personal experiences added:
I had the Falken Z OEMs on my 2019 from new, good mileage and ride tire. The still had good tread left at 40k+ when I put Wildpeaks on for our snow related needs at the mt cabin. The Falken Z's were pitiful in snow,'
I've also gotten good use out of Cooper tires on my F150. The Hankooks that came on it new were mediocre at best.
I"ve had poor service (for the price) out of Michelins on various vehicles, although others on here are more than satisfied with them on their vehicles.
It's all about personal driving styles and preferences.
We have the Wildpeaks on two of our Crosstreks and Michelin on the other. No complaints, the Wildpeaks are definitely the best performing tire on our snowy mt roads, other than dedicated snow tires.
I haven't been concerned about MPG, but I can see MPG might take a slight dip with the heavier tire. Of course, I've always found my right foot has the greatest effect on MPG.
Driven efficiently, my Z06 would (and did on at least a couple of occasions) produce 30 MPG on the highway at 65-70 MPH...... in reality it seldom happened! Never once could I blame it on the several different brands of tires I used on the car. It was always the "foot" that controlled the MPG.

 

Ooh, @harleymhs , good point about flats.. I had contemplated the WildPeaks just for the improved flat protection (hearsay). How are the roads you drive? Broken pavement like most places this time of year?

 

Couple random points:

When we're comparing MPG results over time, 1 or 2 MPG is basically a rounding error, and not really worth worrying about. Tank fill isn't always that precise, and there are lots of unrelated variables impacting the results -- temperature, traffic, road conditions, and so on.

I have to say I wasn't impressed with the OEM Ziex tires on my '21. They were fine on dry pavement, but disappointing on wet or unpaved roads, and completely unsatisfactory in the snow. And like the OP, I had more flat tires with them than I've had in years. I think there's definitely a case to be made for upgrading away from those. (Not that anybody needs to get carried away -- nobody needs KO2's on a Crosstrek.)

 

gas mileage is only one of the considerations otherwise we will be ride on stone wheels like the Flinnstones or carbon disc wheels with rubber rims. With that said, fuel economy also depends on loads, tire inflations, and driver habit. Ride comfort and safety/traction are hard to quantify. I hear good thing about Falken Wildpeak AT which they claimed was specifically designed for SUV's.

 

I'll add my two cents worth. In the Crosstrek, with the 2.0, weight counts. In previous discussion's I've mentioned going from KO2's to Mickey Thompson's, and shed just over a pound per corner. I didn't gain 3mpg because of the weight reduction, but I have taken other measures to reduce the weight. When I do notice a giant decrease in average economy, is when I have my rack on top. That has nothing to do with tires, but the undersized engine.

I do think you will "feel" the heavier tire, but over the life span of the tire, as somebody mentioned above, 1.5 mpg is a rounding issue; or one bad day in traffic, or defrosting the car on a seven degree morning...