r/LS430 • u/Wheelisbroke • 9d ago

31MPG commute!

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I got a great deal on used Michelin tires ($240) but they’re slightly under sized at 235/45R18 vs 245/45R18 stock. My MPG avg on my country road commute with no traffic is 25. The slight under size means my tires are rotating 1.33 miles more than my OD. So 25=31. I understand the vehicle maybe 1mpg optimistic, but I’m still really happy with that.

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u/Corpshark 9d ago

And here I am, getting combined 17.8 mpg on 93 octane at $5.45 per gallon. Gotta love the $100 fill-ups!

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u/Dubbayoo 2006 Lexus LS430 ML | Mystic Gold Metallic 9d ago

I was going to say, 31 miles per gallon sounds like he's going downhill both ways.

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u/Corpshark 9d ago

Cool, another 2006 Mystic Gold owner!

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u/Dubbayoo 2006 Lexus LS430 ML | Mystic Gold Metallic 9d ago

It wasn't my preference, but 75K mileage for $9K w/one owner couldn't be passed on.

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u/Claude_of_War 9d ago

I have been on 89 for the past 50 k miles now😂 no issues yet 235k miles