THE Better Mileage Tires: ANSWERS!
01-25-2012, 12:39 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by Ford850
What are the rankings/ratings for BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A and General Grabber AT2 ?
01-25-2012, 12:41 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by RRF150
I didn't notice any drop in mpg's when I put E's on. When I 1st bought the truck I needed to put 1000 miles on it for break in to tow my TT. I was getting 18+ or- on the freeway running @70mph. 10,500 miles latter and with 9000 miles on E rated tires I'm gettting the same mpg. I could see a drop if I had gone to a larger dia tire, but the weight increase per tire isn't enough to hurt mpg.
01-25-2012, 12:48 PM
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FYI : The Pirelli Scorpions ATR were the worst of all tires tested for rolling resistance, tied the Pirelli Scorpion STR A for last place. They also had the worst tire wear of all tires.
Compare the Goodyear Wrangler SR -A and you lose 2 to 3 mpg running 20" Pirellis.
Compare the Goodyear Wrangler SR -A and you lose 2 to 3 mpg running 20" Pirellis.
01-25-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NAWalton00
Are you saying 2mpg over stock or over the higher rolling resistant tires? 2mpg pays for itself in a year at 4k in gas...
So if you're wondering why your Platinum gets worse mileage than an equivalent XLT check out the rubber.
01-25-2012, 01:20 PM
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I'm just baffeled at the amount of concern of MPG's on this site. It's an F-150 with the aerodynamics of a brick, it has the highest rated HP in V8 or turbo'd V6 over competitors and with power comes a price! Yet people are crying because they are getting poor gas milage. If you wanted better gas milage, you should have gotten a Ford Fiesta!
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01-25-2012, 01:29 PM
#19
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I'm equally baffled by those that get upset/baffled by those that want their truck but wouldnt mind getting a few extra MPGs. If you can have a little bit better blend of both... why not?
DCFLUID,
Do you have a link to the results? Curiosity has the best of me now.
DCFLUID,
Do you have a link to the results? Curiosity has the best of me now.
Last edited by ABN Panzer; 01-25-2012 at 01:33 PM.
01-25-2012, 01:35 PM
#20
I say its perfectly fine for those who need or solely just want a truck to make it more efficient. Why not? I dont see why it bothers anyone. I Love my truck and i love good mileage why not try and brin it up?