STW
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curious...
Each 35 adds 11 lbs (5kg). 62 lb 35s vs 51 lbs for stock Rubicon tires.
If you move to 35s from stock 33s on a Rubicon, is the hit to mpg from the extra weight or the extra width?
Same BFG T/A Ko tires. Same stock Rubicon rims.
This question assumes you have adequate gearing for the 35s so tire diameter is not what affects mpg.
But say if that assumption is wrong. (I have 4.10 gears and the 8sp auto with 2.0T motor. 2dr)
This also assumes you have a small lift for 35s either way; only the height change from the tire swap is affecting mpg in this question.
Looks like going from stock 285s to 315 width (11.2" vs 12.4") could be part of what affects mpg.
But 20% more weight per tire seems like it would have the bigger effect?
Each 35 adds 11 lbs (5kg). 62 lb 35s vs 51 lbs for stock Rubicon tires.
If you move to 35s from stock 33s on a Rubicon, is the hit to mpg from the extra weight or the extra width?
Same BFG T/A Ko tires. Same stock Rubicon rims.
This question assumes you have adequate gearing for the 35s so tire diameter is not what affects mpg.
But say if that assumption is wrong. (I have 4.10 gears and the 8sp auto with 2.0T motor. 2dr)
This also assumes you have a small lift for 35s either way; only the height change from the tire swap is affecting mpg in this question.
Looks like going from stock 285s to 315 width (11.2" vs 12.4") could be part of what affects mpg.
But 20% more weight per tire seems like it would have the bigger effect?
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