Tires vs. MPG
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Tires vs. MPG
Ive heard different tire's cause different Mileage. If so what have you seen .I have 03EB . I had a 97EB and went to Geolanders and I thought Mine went down 1-2 MPG on the highway. we only had them on the Truck for 2 months then we sold it. Any feedback let me know.
Thanks, Chris
Thanks, Chris
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I've recently put on a set of Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors on my '00 XLT Sport. No question about it, my gas mileage has went down. The majority of my driving is highway, and as accurate as I can tell it went down about 3mpg. Quiet frankly who gives a damn 
on a full tank on equal driving we're only talking 90 miles lost.....if that is going to break the bank then I have no right driving an Expedition, lol The tires are outstanding and make the ride quality far better. I couldn't care less about the MPG.
on a full tank on equal driving we're only talking 90 miles lost.....if that is going to break the bank then I have no right driving an Expedition, lol The tires are outstanding and make the ride quality far better. I couldn't care less about the MPG.
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ride quality and Quite ride are very important to me . Im just at the point of getting new skins . My mileage isnt bad ,I get about 18 to 19 on the highway and together about 14.5 . Town is what kills it. This is my 2nd EB and three explorers and a HUMMER H2 . My 03 gets about the same as my Limited 02 Explorer V8 . and alot better than my 97. I would get about 15 Highway. My Hummer would get around 14.5
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when it comes to tires, weight and tread design as well as tire height can affect fuel economy.
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There is more to it.
The rubber compounds in tires are not all equal. A tougher rubber compound with a higher mileage warranty will mean way better mpg compared to soft junk like kellys.
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Originally Posted by amm888
check out tirerack.com they have in depth reviews of many tires. i ended up going with firestone destination a/ts
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I need new tires and have been going back and forth about the Destination A/T's and the Destination LE. I am running 265/70r17's and the cost difference is about $25.00 per tire. ($100 vs $125)
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no, they're very quiet. they actually look a bit more aggresive than i realized, but they're nice and quiet. they handle much better than the contis i had on before.
so far i'm very happy, but i've only had them about a week now.
so far i'm very happy, but i've only had them about a week now.