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#78511

10-19-2012, 09:31 AM

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Morning.

Going to have to wait until next week to get the truck back.

why fer?

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sitting in the weight room "game today and dont have to lift" and we have a girly pop CD in the stereo... Stupid 4th period girls that lift...

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10-19-2012, 10:05 AM

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Had the oil and filter changed yesterday. Truck is running great, but these new tires may have put a dent in my mpg. Have to wait and see, but for some reason, I'm down about 2 mog. Could be weather or tires. Though they are the same listed size, these tires appear a little taller than the OEMs. I'm sure they are a bit heavier. I will do some checking when on the highway this evening.

2 mpg is a lot if they're P rated stock size tires. What size are they anyway?

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10-19-2012, 10:09 AM

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Who ever had this truck before me, took the stock bars off. I'm going to put stock back on.

My truck came without any step's and had to get them from the dealer. Wife had a hard time getting in without them.

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10-19-2012, 10:53 AM

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2 mpg is a lot if they're P rated stock size tires. What size are they anyway?

The OEM Michelins were P rated but the Toyo Open Country H/Ts are not. They are both 265/60/18s.

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10-19-2012, 11:05 AM

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The OEM Michelins were P rated but the Toyo Open Country H/Ts are not. They are both 265/60/18s.

OPEN COUNTRY H/T | Toyo Tires toyotires.com/tires/pattern/open-country-ht-highway-all-season-tires check out the specs to see what tire you have, two listing for your size but one weigh's more then the other. Both P rated Look under sizes and specs, one product code show's a little bit wider then the other and is a little heavier.

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10-19-2012, 11:26 AM

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Mine are not the Tuff Duty

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10-19-2012, 11:34 AM

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They show the regular HT specs on that link, I'm guessing your tires are product code 363080 (30.5x10.8x18) 42 lbs ea. They make a heavy duty HT but only in a 16 and 17 inch tire.

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10-19-2012, 11:43 AM

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It may just be the cooler weather and the wind. I'll know more after the drive to Burleson. I really like the looks of the tire, handling and ride. Just hope it is not going to kill my mpg.

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10-19-2012, 11:55 AM

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It may just be the cooler weather and the wind. I'll know more after the drive to Burleson. I really like the looks of the tire, handling and ride. Just hope it is not going to kill my mpg.

You'll be suprised too that worn out almost bald tires will give better fuel mileage then new ones due to less rolling resistance.

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10-19-2012, 12:04 PM

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It may just be the cooler weather and the wind. I'll know more after the drive to Burleson. I really like the looks of the tire, handling and ride. Just hope it is not going to kill my mpg.

We need some pics of the new tires!

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10-19-2012, 12:07 PM

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You saw them on the Toyo site! LOL..

I do need to get a pic or two. I like the blackwalls much better.

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10-19-2012, 12:27 PM

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why fer?

They were waiting on parts for my truck and they had a nightmare job roll into the shop that seems to be never ending.

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10-19-2012, 08:01 PM

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My truck came without any step's and had to get them from the dealer. Wife had a hard time getting in without them.

Same with my wife. She has trouble getting in and so does my youngest son. It came with aftermarket single steps but they didn't look good. Took them off and just waiting to get some stock step bars.

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