MPG gain

***EZGO98*** · 06-07-2009, 10:26 PM

will I notice much of a gain on MPG by going from a 285 75 16 to a 275 or 265 tire

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ynots57 · 06-07-2009, 10:32 PM

a taller tire will act as higher gearing, the weight and rolling resistance on a tire will make a difference on mpg. the bigger & wider the tire the less mpg you can expect. your not talking about much of a change, i wouldnt expect much

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ynots57 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern OR Posts: 2,632 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts ynots57's Truck Pics	a taller tire will act as higher gearing, the weight and rolling resistance on a tire will make a difference on mpg. the bigger & wider the tire the less mpg you can expect. your not talking about much of a change, i wouldnt expect much __________________ 2005 3/4 SRW 48RE QUAD L/B 4x4 AEM AERO