Tire size for best MPG all city driving
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Tire size for best MPG all city driving
Hi, I have a 3.0 v6 auto, 4.88s, I want to maximize city driving fuel mileage. Currently I have 31 x 10.5 tires. Should I go to 235/75/15
or what do you suggest?
or what do you suggest?
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im not an expert at all but the bigger tires would do the same speed at a lower rpm, just works harder to get there, if all your driving is in city then small tires are better, if you run open roads then im not sure. . .
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Are you guys compensating your calculations for the tire size difference. Meaning your miles driven will be different on your odometer with smaller to bigger tires.
When you put bigger tires on your truck your odometer will show less miles driven(worse mileage), smaller tires will show more miles driven(better mileage).
Now granted bigger tires Will get you less miles per gallon because you have to get them going.
Just asking, most people I have found never adjusted for that change, making thier mileage math "off".
When you put bigger tires on your truck your odometer will show less miles driven(worse mileage), smaller tires will show more miles driven(better mileage).
Now granted bigger tires Will get you less miles per gallon because you have to get them going.
Just asking, most people I have found never adjusted for that change, making thier mileage math "off".
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lightest, skinniest, highest pressure; wider means more aero drag, and more rubber scrubbing in anything but straight-ahead...heavier means more rotational inertia...
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Thanks guys. This truck is new to me, I'm going to finish this tank on the 31s and then switch to smaller tires and compare the mileage. Then I'm going to due a tuneup and compare again. Ill post the results in a week or so!
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Are you guys compensating your calculations for the tire size difference. Meaning your miles driven will be different on your odometer with smaller to bigger tires.
When you put bigger tires on your truck your odometer will show less miles driven(worse mileage), smaller tires will show more miles driven(better mileage).
Now granted bigger tires Will get you less miles per gallon because you have to get them going.
Just asking, most people I have found never adjusted for that change, making thier mileage math "off".
When you put bigger tires on your truck your odometer will show less miles driven(worse mileage), smaller tires will show more miles driven(better mileage).
Now granted bigger tires Will get you less miles per gallon because you have to get them going.
Just asking, most people I have found never adjusted for that change, making thier mileage math "off".
Yes i compensated for the speedo being off.
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Yeah I wouldn't go with a smaller tire for those gears. If you don't care about having big tires, you could always find someone to swap their 4.10's and small tires for your stuff plus a decent amount of cash
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Yeah I figured the 31's were stock, I guess my main question is: If I do 100% city driving, and I go down to 29" tires with the 4.88s will I get better MPG? Yes or no?
I think I will because it will use way less throttle and gas to stop and go all day long.
If I ever plan a long trip, I will put the old 31's back on for better highway mileage.
I think I will because it will use way less throttle and gas to stop and go all day long.
If I ever plan a long trip, I will put the old 31's back on for better highway mileage.
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since you are talking about using this tire for just street, guessing that you will have a 2nd set for fun, I would go with a good passenger car or light truck tire in a 225/75/15 that is designed for improved MPG.
here is a good read on how tire sizes can affect a car
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sted-tech_dept
here is a good read on how tire sizes can affect a car
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sted-tech_dept
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