Thread: Effect of lift kit on gas mileage
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Old 08-19-2017, 07:19 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile View Post
Yes, but going to a 2" taller tyre gives you ~200rpm less on the highway.
The massive weight increase offsets this. Big time.
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