3.7 Knowledge/MPG/Tires/Upgrades
12-11-2013, 08:28 PM
#11
You're tires look great with the stock wheels. I deleted the resonator on mine and it sounds awesome. Adds a deep throaty tone. Only cost me $30. 2 clamps and 18" exhaust pipe from Canadian tire.
12-11-2013, 08:31 PM
#12
My 2WD scab 3.7 truck came stock with the 275/65/18. I get 20.5mpg per tank in 60/40 city/hwy driving. I have about 200-300lbs in the bed at all times. I keep the tires at 38PSI. If they dip below 35 I can FEEL it in the acceleration and see in the MPG dropping below 24 on my morning commute.
12-12-2013, 09:17 AM
#13
I'm probably the odd man out but I like that my truck is really quiet. Though I did leaving it running once and only noticed when I couldn't find my keys to open my work locker. LOL
12-12-2013, 09:24 AM
#14
The weight of the tires won't kill the mileage as much as the increase in ride height and the rolling resistance of the wider tires. Wide tire = more contact with the road = more resistance to gravity and inertia. But that being said, as long as it looks cool who cares!!
12-21-2013, 10:58 AM
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Ok guys. I put on the Rancho Quicklift and achieved a 2" rise in the front and put 1" blocks in the back for a little bit of factory rake. Overall the truck looks great.
I settled on a tire. Considering the amount of highway miles I'll be putting on the truck, I went with the Nitto Dura Grapplers. Highway tread with an aggressive looking sidewall. 275/70r18's which will put me a little over 33.23"
I think this setup is the best compromise for an everyday driver who wants a little tougher stance and off-road appearance with the best on road qualities. I'll post some final pics when the tires arrive from Discount.
I settled on a tire. Considering the amount of highway miles I'll be putting on the truck, I went with the Nitto Dura Grapplers. Highway tread with an aggressive looking sidewall. 275/70r18's which will put me a little over 33.23"
I think this setup is the best compromise for an everyday driver who wants a little tougher stance and off-road appearance with the best on road qualities. I'll post some final pics when the tires arrive from Discount.
