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Old 01-25-2013, 05:21 AM
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I just put 35" km2s on my 2012 with 3.21's. average mpg went from 19-20 to 15-16. It's a 6 speed FYI
Old 02-04-2013, 05:53 PM
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Should we continue to beat this up?
Old 02-04-2013, 06:15 PM
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I have a '12 auto with 35in Duratracs and I average 16 or so MPG vice 18 prior to the lift and new shoes. I barley notice the diference over the stock road tires
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Originally Posted by accasbel
I have a '12 auto with 35in Duratracs and I average 16 or so MPG vice 18 prior to the lift and new shoes. I barley notice the diference over the stock road tires
What gears you running? 2 or 4 door mines a 12 jkur with heavy 33"s actually the same weight as your 35" I got no lift running stock 4:10's and get around 14-15 mpg no procall either. Summer I get around a solid 16 mpg
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Originally Posted by offthewallsurfer
I have a 12 two door Auto with 3.73 gears, I want to put a 2.5 lift and go with 33's or 35's. I plan to use a 15x10 wheel, I love the big sidewall and the beefy wide look of the tire stickin past the fender flares. My question is with a auto tranny and 3.73 should I go with 35 or stick with 33's I don't want to sacrifice mileage too much as this is a Daily driver. Any help on my dilemma is much appreciated.
4:10 to 4:88 with 35" I'm running 33" with 4:10 if I was gonna stay with 33 id do 3:73 mines an automatic also in process of 2.5 lift also jmo



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