"The tire selection process is a daunting one. There are at least a dozen brands, along with several types of tires within any given manufacturer's product line. In many cases, each tire prioritizes performance in one or more key areas. There are high-traction tires for sports cars, tires with enhanced wet-weather grip, tires designed to last for a long time and, recently introduced, tires with really low rolling resistance to help save fuel. When consumers are forced to choose from such a long list of tires, they must turn to a government-mandated labeling system. Not surprisingly, this system can be confusing, frustrating and full of contradictions. Here's a look at the present problems and proposed solutions for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's tire labeling." - Jason is Sassy from Bookmarklet

As someone who's lived in areas prone to heavy rain, freezing rain, ice and snow, I can assure you that your #1 priority when choosing tires should be performance (grip) PERIOD. An extra 1 mpg isn't worth a trip to the ER or a wrecked car. - LANjackal

Agreed. As long as you keep your tires properly inflated, fuel economy isn't a significant concern. - Jason is Sassy