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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:07 AM
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Mine is a 16 3.5L eco, and average around 12 L/100km.... thats around 19 - 20 mph combined city/hwy. I should point out that I rarely ever speed beyond 105 kph and majority is hwy with very little city as I live close to a hwy. Pic says the rest. My head will explode from seeing such numbers as truck is still new. My hemi 5.7 ram barely got 15 mpg with same conditions. I will be doing more accurate test using full tank, drive 100 km, fill again and calculate, for me to believe it.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Is that a 4wd? Which engine and gear ratio?
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Garshev
Is that a 4wd? Which engine and gear ratio?
4wd, 3.5L ecoboost, 3.55
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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You bought a truck wanting better fuel milage.
Ya put bigger tires v on b wanting better fuel milage.
Why.
That is what cars are for.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cardboard
You bought a truck wanting better fuel milage.
Ya put bigger tires v on b wanting better fuel milage.
Why.
That is what cars are for.
Not sure who you are replying to. The 20 inch wheels and kankook tires are factory installed.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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This thread is about ultimate fuel milage.
I'm talking to everybody.
People buy trucks and worry about fuel milage.
Then some put wider tires on. Creating more wind v resistance.
You heard me say nothing about wheel height..
Different model trucks come with different height tires..17", 18" and 20".

All a 20" tire does is cost more. And they git a little longer tire life.

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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Still looking for what to expect if I buy this truck. Constructive answers would be best.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Garshev
Still looking for what to expect if I buy this truck. Constructive answers would be best.
my apologies, I should add that my numbers are based on 22" oem wheels... not sure how much that will differ with 20" wheels that you are looking to get. Hope that helps.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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OK my truck (see sig) weighs about 6,000 lb empty and on the highway gets near 20 mpg at 65. At 75 more like 17. Gets about 16-17 around town. I tow very little so don't have an good idea of towing mpg. It would depend highly on what you are towing and how fast. I live in the DFW area so near sea level and pretty flat. I have the 3.73 LSD.
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 03:28 PM
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When anybody is talking about fuel milage on vehicles.
Has anybody looked at rolling resistance on tires..less rolling resistance helps fuel milage to a small extent.
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