Tire/MPG Question

Weight and distribution of weight Of the rotating mass is a factor that affects mpg. Another big one is rolling resistance of the tread pattern and rubber compound. This can have a significant impact on mpg and isn't as easy to quantify as tire weight. There is also not an industry standard way to measure rolling resistance for light truck tires.
 
I was surprised to find that new TRD wheels + load range 'C' BFG KO2's in stock size cost me ~1.3 MPG. The KO2's are ~6 lbs/tire heavier than the stock Dunlops. Not sure about the TRD wheel weight differential.


I lost .5 MPG so far over the first 2500 miles going to BFG KO2 in 275/70/17 - I was hoping to stay even...so far not as good as I had hoped.
 

Members online

Forum statistics

Threads
278,309
Messages
3,554,075
Members
248,016
Latest member
Advally Service

Trending content

Back
Top