Mileage on goodyear mt/R???
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02-19-2001, 08:19 PM
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Mileage on goodyear mt/R???
Hey guys. I'm new in here. I was surfing the net looking for mileage reviews on the new mt/r's and i surfed on in here. I like this website for Fords. I drive another brand that will remain unmentioned, but I wanted to ask you guys if you know about the tire's mileage on highway. Just curious. I drive a fullsize. Don't hate me for being a chevy driver. We all love trucks in here!!!
1998 Chevrolet Silverado ext. cab Z-71, black w/gray interior.
3" performance accessories body lift
2" superlift suspension lift
33X12.50X15 BFG Mud Terrains
15X10 AE 589's
Westin Chrome Nerf Bars
Go Rhino Chrome brush guard
Tinted glass
PIAAs
Flowmaster dual chamber exhaust (2 muffs) dumped in front of axle
1998 Chevrolet Silverado ext. cab Z-71, black w/gray interior.
3" performance accessories body lift
2" superlift suspension lift
33X12.50X15 BFG Mud Terrains
15X10 AE 589's
Westin Chrome Nerf Bars
Go Rhino Chrome brush guard
Tinted glass
PIAAs
Flowmaster dual chamber exhaust (2 muffs) dumped in front of axle
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02-19-2001, 10:46 PM
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Welcome, MSman.
My milage suffered some when I mounted the MT/R's. Of course, I went from 265/70R17 RT/S's on stock alloy wheels to 285/75R16 MT/R's on aftermarket alloys. They are 1.5" taller, much more aggressive tread pattern, and heavier. Plus, I did the swap this winter. And my gas milage tends to decrease during winter months. I think that is due to the oxygenated fuel. Any or all of which possibly contributed to the loss. I'm averaging about 2 mpg less now than before.
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98 F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP Super Cab Short Bed, 4.6, Auto, 4.10's, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, Magnacharger supercharger, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Gibson single cat-back, 80/100w German head lamps, 80w amber fog lamps, Warn HS9500i winch with semi hidden mount, Wrangler dual battery kit with red & yellow top Optima batteries, 285/75R16 Goodyear MT/R's, 16x8 Center Line Hell Cats (JUNK WHEELS), Rancho RSX shocks, B&M deep aluminum trans pan, Rhino bedliner. Needs one more door.
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My milage suffered some when I mounted the MT/R's. Of course, I went from 265/70R17 RT/S's on stock alloy wheels to 285/75R16 MT/R's on aftermarket alloys. They are 1.5" taller, much more aggressive tread pattern, and heavier. Plus, I did the swap this winter. And my gas milage tends to decrease during winter months. I think that is due to the oxygenated fuel. Any or all of which possibly contributed to the loss. I'm averaging about 2 mpg less now than before.
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98 F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP Super Cab Short Bed, 4.6, Auto, 4.10's, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, Magnacharger supercharger, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Gibson single cat-back, 80/100w German head lamps, 80w amber fog lamps, Warn HS9500i winch with semi hidden mount, Wrangler dual battery kit with red & yellow top Optima batteries, 285/75R16 Goodyear MT/R's, 16x8 Center Line Hell Cats (JUNK WHEELS), Rancho RSX shocks, B&M deep aluminum trans pan, Rhino bedliner. Needs one more door.
http://hometown.aol.com/ninetyeightfword
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02-19-2001, 11:55 PM
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I would agree, my tires are basically the same as 98fword's only I went a little wider at 305/70R/16s with the RCD 5" lift (an interesting sidenote: the Border Patrol has a whole fleet of Screws with the same lift and tire on it...)
I put mine on 16X8 Ultra Type 50 Polished Rims and would say I lost about 2mpg.
A couple of notes:
1. The road noise is totally bearable, the sidewalls are so stiff on those tires you can run at a little lower air pressure and you get a real nice ride out of them. I expected them to be a lot louder than they are.
2. I picked my 2mpg back up when I got my Fiberglass Tonneau cover on.
3. The Combination of the larger tire and 5" lift is wicked, you should see the other effie owners staring as I go by...
4. I had my tires siped and the snow traction was great, I even got the chance to pull a State Trooper out of the ditch in his Crown Vic.
5. I have a Lariat which came stock with 265/70R/16s on them and the difference in size was so little that the gearing effect is very manageable (although the transmission does hunt a little more and down shift a little sooner.)
Love the combo, it turned out great. Now I can't wait for my Superchip, new gears and FIPK...
(I am not an addict, I am not an addict, I am not an addict...)
I put mine on 16X8 Ultra Type 50 Polished Rims and would say I lost about 2mpg.
A couple of notes:
1. The road noise is totally bearable, the sidewalls are so stiff on those tires you can run at a little lower air pressure and you get a real nice ride out of them. I expected them to be a lot louder than they are.
2. I picked my 2mpg back up when I got my Fiberglass Tonneau cover on.
3. The Combination of the larger tire and 5" lift is wicked, you should see the other effie owners staring as I go by...
4. I had my tires siped and the snow traction was great, I even got the chance to pull a State Trooper out of the ditch in his Crown Vic.
5. I have a Lariat which came stock with 265/70R/16s on them and the difference in size was so little that the gearing effect is very manageable (although the transmission does hunt a little more and down shift a little sooner.)
Love the combo, it turned out great. Now I can't wait for my Superchip, new gears and FIPK...
(I am not an addict, I am not an addict, I am not an addict...)
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02-20-2001, 03:14 AM
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i Get about the same as 98Fword
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This pic has my stock rims and tire will have pic on new rims and tires soon
97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
Manik Grill Gaurd with 2 KC daylighters
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp
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This pic has my stock rims and tire will have pic on new rims and tires soon
97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
Manik Grill Gaurd with 2 KC daylighters
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp
Web Site http://hometown.aol.com/steveng0143/...sBlack4X4.html
If you have any Questions Email me at Steveng0143@aol.com
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02-20-2001, 10:55 PM
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mississippi man,
i'm a little foggy on your question here..are you wanting gas mileage? or how many miles we're getting out of these tires? i think your question is the latter...i doubt anyone has enough miles on these mt/r's to tell...i only have around 1,000 miles on mine, but, they still look new...LOL..Rich.
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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com
i'm a little foggy on your question here..are you wanting gas mileage? or how many miles we're getting out of these tires? i think your question is the latter...i doubt anyone has enough miles on these mt/r's to tell...i only have around 1,000 miles on mine, but, they still look new...LOL..Rich.
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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com
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02-21-2001, 08:51 PM
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hey guys...sorry about the confusion. yeah, i was wanting to know if anyone knew how many miles a set was good for. I'm looking at suspension lifts right now for my truck. I'm taking my body and torsion bar lifts off and putting on a 6-incher. i'm wanting 35X12.50X15's but i'm stuck between the goodyear mt/r, the swamper ssr, the baja claw, or just whatever else hits me. (i change my mind daily) thanks guys!
1998 chevy z71 ext cab, black with gray interior, factory cd & tape, 400 watt pioneer amp, 12" image dynamics IDQ sub, crossover, hands free cellphone, 3"body, 2" torsion bars and blocks in rear, chrome brushguard, nerf bars, piaa's, tinted glass, flowmasters, 33X12.50X15 bfg mudders, 15X10 AE 589's, xenon fender flares, all trim removed from sides.
1998 chevy z71 ext cab, black with gray interior, factory cd & tape, 400 watt pioneer amp, 12" image dynamics IDQ sub, crossover, hands free cellphone, 3"body, 2" torsion bars and blocks in rear, chrome brushguard, nerf bars, piaa's, tinted glass, flowmasters, 33X12.50X15 bfg mudders, 15X10 AE 589's, xenon fender flares, all trim removed from sides.