truckdriverguy

Before I ask, I realize that driving habits will play a big role, but I know the tire/level will as well... So...

Roughly, how many MPGs should I expect to lose when going from a highway tire to an all terrain tire, and leveling my truck (I assume 2" in the front...)?

I currently have Continental CrossContact LX20 with ecoboost technology on 20" rims.

As of now, the computer says 18.7mpg. I drive about 75% highway.

I don't gun it or speed or anything crazy.

stainlessman

What do you have for a truck ? year and engine ? my 2010 got crappy mileage but my 2015 I get 20 mpg+ 'if' I keep my foot out of it.

truckdriverguy

2011 F-150 Lariat 2wd SuperCrew 5.0

Brand

I would say a good rule of thumb for a level and tire upgrade/change would be 2-3MPG loss.

truckdriverguy

I am guessing 1 of those mpg loss is from the level?

marshallr

It is rolling resistance. I've seen a pretty consistent 2 mpg difference between All Terrain tires and a true Mud Tire. Same vehicles, same E rating on the tires, same tire size, no lift, every thing stock. Just MT's vs AT's.

Start lifting, adding weight and hurting aerodynamics with accessories and you'll lose another 1-2 mpg.

truckdriverguy

So, it is not all about the weight of the tire?

RLXXI

Tire weight, rolling resistance, wind resistance due to the nose of the truck riding higher all contribute to economy loss. I'm currently getting 11mpg city on a 4" lift, LT 35x12.50x18 BFG K02 AT's and a custom 93 race tune with spirited driving.

Honestly if you really worry about fuel economy, should you have purchased a 7000lb truck?
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tuflehundon

I did just a level on my truck 1st. Ran it that way for a year. Didn't loose any MPG's. Added 285/55/20's up from 275/55/20 and they were 21 lb heavier all terrain tires. Lost about 2 MPG. Got a tune from MPT and gained 1 MPG back. SO overall, I'm down about a single MPG.

Brand

I want to see this stock F150 that is 7000lbs.