Larger tires to lower hwy RPMs?

Discussion in 'Tires | Wheels' started by MTMike, Feb 22, 2007.

  1. MTMike

    MTMike Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2005
    Posts:
    195
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Billings, Montana
    With the intention of raising unladen hwy MPG.

    Is this a good idea? Please elaborate.

    My milage ratio is ~60% unladen hwy, ~15% Fully loaded (Camper & 4x4+trailer), ~10% Partially loaded (4x4 & trailer) and ~10% city

    Thanks
     
  2. whiterocket5.9

    whiterocket5.9 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2007
    Posts:
    363
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    central illinois
    im goin from the stocker 265's to 35's next week ill let ya knwo how my mpg is affected im sure there is a certain point where it starts makin your mpg worse and there is also aprobly a difference between 33 inch mudders and a set of equal size pizza cutter street/hauling tires
     

Share This Page