mud tires
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From: Woodbridge
mud tires
I have to slightly disagree with the statement that mud tires the same size as stock will not 'eat' horsepower. Any time you put on a tire that is heavier than the tire it is replacing, performance will be sacrificed. I replaced my stock tires with BFG muds, and noticed a small, although very small difference in acceleration characteristics. Then I replaced those with the TRXUS, which of course y'all know I like a bit better than the BFGs
and I noticed a big difference in acceleration. Now, I have a 460 cu.in. engine, so it's not that big of a problem. However, someone with a small eight or a six is going to notice the heavier tires!
Besides, as said above already, why worry about mud tires on the road? You'll enjoy the lug rumble too much to concern yourself with any 'lost' horsepower!
and I noticed a big difference in acceleration. Now, I have a 460 cu.in. engine, so it's not that big of a problem. However, someone with a small eight or a six is going to notice the heavier tires!Besides, as said above already, why worry about mud tires on the road? You'll enjoy the lug rumble too much to concern yourself with any 'lost' horsepower!
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From: Topsfield, MA
mud tires
Well there isn't much of a weight difference from say a 31" BFG mud and a 31" regular touring tire. The acceleration/power loss you see is more than likely a combo of a weight and tire size. A tire's diameter has a large effect of power.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
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Justin - One Happy FTE Member
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
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