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Old 09-24-2009, 09:32 AM
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Default Re: OK, now I really need advice on MPG!

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Originally Posted by mxsjw View Post
I've got the same tires with a similar lift on my 5.7 DC and I still get 16 to 17 mpg on the highway in the summer.
Most of the economy is lost during acceleration, climbing hills, etc. Those big tires change the power/gearing tuning, which is optimized for the OEM tires. I'd expect similar mpg on the highway compared to a smaller tire with the same tread, but not around town.
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