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Since you have alot of weight I would go with the tires that are wider to help spread the weight. Unless you are cruizing at 70 mph on the highway all the time the taller tires shouldn't make too much of a difference. I went from 235/70-17 highway tires to 265/70-17 all terrains and the only change in mileage was the 60+mph (which dropped like a rock to about 15-16 mpg). I know my mileage under 60 didn't drop and even improved in some cases. This included paved roads and dirt/gravel roads (still up to 60, even on dirt
![]() The taller tires are going to cause a loss in power without regearing(due to a mechanical disadvantage). Increasing width will have a larger impact on mpg at highway speeds...IMO. Figured that might be helpful since your truck looks like it sees a bit of dirt ever so often.
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Last edited by Longshot270; Mon, July 12th, 2010 at 10:58 PM. |
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Yep any of those sizes is gonna be fine and you wont see a significant difference with power or MPG, unlike if you were changing size on say a F150 or a mini truck for example..
the biggest change will be in ride quality and handling. I have run 315's, 255/85r16's currently on 285/75r16 which i like the best so far. also D vs E rated can make a big drivability difference esp if you tow
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