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dwtaylorpdx · 10-27-2009, 07:39 PM

Ok,, so its by NO means a eco rig, But I also drive a 1994 Jeep wrangler and I was running, 285/65x16 tires, Heavy mud tread. I switched to 235/85x16 tires same tread. Similar height, but 3" narrower. I gained almost 5 MPG. (Yes thats a 5 not a .5)

So there is example however gross

Dave

10-27-2009, 07:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
dwtaylorpdx EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	Ok,, so its by NO means a eco rig, But I also drive a 1994 Jeep wrangler and I was running, 285/65x16 tires, Heavy mud tread. I switched to 235/85x16 tires same tread. Similar height, but 3" narrower. I gained almost 5 MPG. (Yes thats a 5 not a .5) So there is example however gross Dave __________________ If it has a motor its worth playing with.......