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hat_man · 07-12-2018, 05:59 AM

I'm running Hankook Kinergy PT's in 235/75/15. Stock size is 225/70/15 so they are about 5% oversized. They are also LRR. 28 lbs each on stock Ranger 8-hole steel rims. I have another set of nicer looking rims but they are heavier. I figured I could try some smooth DIY wheel covers with the steelies, but aesthetically the heavier ones are nicer.

Right now I'm at about 2500 rpm at 65 mph in 5th gear. I'd love to get closer to 2100-2200, but I think the gearing to get there might be too tall for stop and go driving on the weekends. I do have a manual transmission so I can probably just use one lower gear in town.

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hat_man Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 475 Oh Deer - '03 Ford Ranger XL 90 day: 33.97 mpg (US) Thanks: 55 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts	I'm running Hankook Kinergy PT's in 235/75/15. Stock size is 225/70/15 so they are about 5% oversized. They are also LRR. 28 lbs each on stock Ranger 8-hole steel rims. I have another set of nicer looking rims but they are heavier. I figured I could try some smooth DIY wheel covers with the steelies, but aesthetically the heavier ones are nicer. Right now I'm at about 2500 rpm at 65 mph in 5th gear. I'd love to get closer to 2100-2200, but I think the gearing to get there might be too tall for stop and go driving on the weekends. I do have a manual transmission so I can probably just use one lower gear in town. __________________ If nice guys finish last, are you willing to pay the price to finish first ? Last edited by hat_man; 07-12-2018 at 06:08 AM..