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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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so im considering 35's when i need tires. i have an '07 lariat screw 4x4 w/ a 5.4l and 3.73 gears. with 35's are 3.73's gonna be to low and drop my mpg even lower?
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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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with bigger tires you will loose MPG, especially in town.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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granted bigger tires= less mpg. my question is it extremely noticeable. do i need to switch to 4.10's?
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Old May 31, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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if you can afford it i would regear yes... ive heard of floks only gettin 10-11MPG in town when switching to 35's
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ford4wd08
if you can afford it i would regear yes... ive heard of floks only gettin 10-11MPG in town when switching to 35's
Isent that what we normally get stock? Sure does feel that way to my wallet....
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