SVT raptor wheel thread
10-12-2016, 09:46 AM
#771
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The number I found online for the SRA's was about 40.5 pounds. Which would make the wheels about 28 pounds. I'm thinking the weight I found online is not correct. Anybody have the weight for the SRAs? I think the 39 pounds for the stock XLT wheels is more realistic.
10-12-2016, 03:51 PM
#773
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No matter what, the C-load BFG will still be heavier simply because it has a 3-ply sidewall, whereas the lighter weight tires are only 2-ply. Even getting into the E-load tires, most of them are still only a 2 ply sidewall. There are only a select few tires with 3 ply sidewalls. BFG AT KO and KO2's just happen to be one of those tires. This is why they are considerably heavier than most other tires of the same size. What I am looking for is a strong sidewall, a well wearing tire, good load capacity and as light as possible.
Obviously I can't have all 4 of those in one tire so I am hoping to find a close to a happy medium as possible.
No I don't want much. What the hell is the point of having my cake if I can't eat it too?!?!?!?!?!
Obviously I can't have all 4 of those in one tire so I am hoping to find a close to a happy medium as possible.
No I don't want much. What the hell is the point of having my cake if I can't eat it too?!?!?!?!?!
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I have those same stock 18's and those same stock 2016 20's so weighing them is no big deal. But ultimately I want Raptors and I have been trying to find some mounted raptor weights with smaller tires. 285/70/17 is my ideal size so this helps immensely.
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I have those same stock 18's and those same stock 2016 20's so weighing them is no big deal. But ultimately I want Raptors and I have been trying to find some mounted raptor weights with smaller tires. 285/70/17 is my ideal size so this helps immensely.
10-13-2016, 09:37 AM
#774
yes a prius gets better mpg than my truck, but it doesn't mean I should try and get the most out of my truck if I can do it.
10-13-2016, 09:46 AM
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I am with both of you fellas. I am currently running E-load 285-65-18 BFG on my stock XLT wheels. I was intending to go to 315-70-17 D-load Duratracs when I swap wheels and tires, but am now waiting for the C-load BFG to check the weights on those.
10-13-2016, 09:52 AM
#776
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For what it's worth, my mileage is really not much worse with my 315/70/17 duratracs on Raptor wheels than it was with 275/70/18 duratracs on factory 18's. My city is still 11-13mpg and my highway is still 15-18mpg depending on my speeds. 75mph is usually around 16mpg. Down at 65mph, I still get 17-18mpg. I'd say I drive with a heavy foot too. This is on a tuned 5.0 with 3.73's.
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10-13-2016, 11:13 AM
#777
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For what it's worth, my mileage is really not much worse with my 315/70/17 duratracs on Raptor wheels than it was with 275/70/18 duratracs on factory 18's. My city is still 11-13mpg and my highway is still 15-18mpg depending on my speeds. 75mph is usually around 16mpg. Down at 65mph, I still get 17-18mpg. I'd say I drive with a heavy foot too. This is on a tuned 5.0 with 3.73's.
I did notice a difference gong from my 18's to my 20's. Mostly in performance as I only dropped around 1mpg. I gained it back with a tuner.
Can't wait for info on these. Toying around with waiting for these before I put on my Current Raptor/Winter combo. But I have a feeling I might be waiting a while.
10-13-2016, 01:36 PM
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To add to what Chris replied, we're both running the same size tire/wheel combo, except I have the BFG KO2s. I'm not very heavy on the gas, but my mileage is very close to his. I am getting high 18 to low 19 at 73 mph, on cruise. Even at 60 mph on two lanes, I'm down to mid 17's, on cruise, with a lot of hills.
10-14-2016, 08:39 AM
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My experiences are not the same. I was getting 18-19 on the highway at 70-75. City I was about 14-15, I guess. I was doing mostly highway driving. That was in Atlanta. Before moving to Pittsburgh, I installed the E-load BFG KO2's in 285/65/18. Now I get 10-11 City and 15-16 highway. Like I said, I did move to Pittsburgh, which has a lot more grades than Atlanta did. I also have 3.31 gears in my truck. I hope to swap those out for 4.10 as soon as I can save the money for it.
10-14-2016, 09:23 AM
#780
STX ex-cab 4x4 5.0 3.55's
Stock XLT 17's with stock 265/70/17 Mich at2 17 daily, 20-22 hwy
Stock STX/FX 18's with stock 275/65/18 goodyear SRA 16 daily, 19-20 hwy got 21 once or twice.
Stock 2015 Sport 20's with stock 275/55/20 Hankook Dynapro ATM 15 daily, 18-19 hwy. Sometimes I can squeeze out a 20.x but it's not common. depends on whether it was in the mountains.
I noticed a little bit of acceleration differencew, but I noticed a lot more difference in BRAKING when going to the 20's.
Stock XLT 17's with stock 265/70/17 Mich at2 17 daily, 20-22 hwy
Stock STX/FX 18's with stock 275/65/18 goodyear SRA 16 daily, 19-20 hwy got 21 once or twice.
Stock 2015 Sport 20's with stock 275/55/20 Hankook Dynapro ATM 15 daily, 18-19 hwy. Sometimes I can squeeze out a 20.x but it's not common. depends on whether it was in the mountains.
I noticed a little bit of acceleration differencew, but I noticed a lot more difference in BRAKING when going to the 20's.