NCCherokee
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Anderson, SC
Ok, i know a lot of people have 2 sets of tires, one for the trail and one for the street. Their street tires might even be a little smaller for better road mileage. I want to do this same thing, because my gas mileage on the interstate with 31s and 3.55 gears is 14-15. I used to get 20 stock. I know that i'll never get back to stock mileage, but i want to run a set of stock tires for daily driving, and my MTs for the trail.
here's my reasoning: i'm a broke ass college kid that's applying to medical school. Medical school means lots of long distance travel for interviews. I also have a girlfriend that goes to FSU, 6 hours away from here (Clemson). Also, trail tires are expensive, and dont last long driven on the street.
My question is this: about how much can i expect my mileage to go up with the smaller, lighter, skinnier tires?
I have about 4.5" of lift, 3.55 gears, 4.0L, and auto tranny. I also have front winch bumper/winch and rear tire carrier. That takes care of the driveline/weight issues. Would it be reasonable to expect 18mpg with stock tires?
here's my reasoning: i'm a broke ass college kid that's applying to medical school. Medical school means lots of long distance travel for interviews. I also have a girlfriend that goes to FSU, 6 hours away from here (Clemson). Also, trail tires are expensive, and dont last long driven on the street.
My question is this: about how much can i expect my mileage to go up with the smaller, lighter, skinnier tires?
I have about 4.5" of lift, 3.55 gears, 4.0L, and auto tranny. I also have front winch bumper/winch and rear tire carrier. That takes care of the driveline/weight issues. Would it be reasonable to expect 18mpg with stock tires?