It will probably be around for awhile. I drove and didn't like the 4th gens and the 470's didn't get me much room. I really considered both and found one of each that I thought of buying but stepped...
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It will probably be around for awhile. I drove and didn't like the 4th gens and the 470's didn't get me much room. I really considered both and found one of each that I thought of buying but stepped...
Perhaps I'll start keeping some stats. What I really need to do is knock the dents out of my fuel tank to regain some of the mileage I lost years ago, then hopefully the up size will just be a wash. ...
I thought I'd update this post on my tire choice. I got the 275/70/17 BFG's and they are great. I only have about a tank and a half on them but they perform much like the 265/75/16's they replaced....
Great graph Steve, thanks for sharing. I don't keep very good fuel records but it's nice to see someone is.
In my experience speed makes the biggest difference in mpg's. I'm no speed demon, none of us are in a NA 3rd gen, but I stick around the speed limit. I'll push it here and there but in mild traffic...
Matt, I believe you took this picture. Load Range E airs down and sidewall flexes just fine. In this case I prefer the thicker sidewall.
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Matt, like you and Paddlenbike I'm in the same boat. I'm kind of in the market for new tires and currently run the 265/75/16 BFG AT's, in load range E. Knock on wood, I've had zero problems with them...