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Loss of power with 35's

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Bought some 35/12.5/17 for my 2012 jk. They look awesome, but my mpg dropped from 18 to 14. Anyone have any mods I can do to regain the power and mpg?
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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procal, gear change and downward slope
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by aggie_xom
Bought some 35/12.5/17 for my 2012 jk. They look awesome, but my mpg dropped from 18 to 14. Anyone have any mods I can do to regain the power and mpg?
Regear is probably your best option.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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A 4bt cummins? How bout a sail to mount on the roll bar? Welcome to jeepin my friend
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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I put 34's on my '12 sport and I notice a slight power loss, but nothing I can't deal with. I can still chirp 'em. Some guys regear to regain the lost power, but your mpg will be even worse. Mine went to 17.8 to 15.8 around town and 20.5 to 19 on highway. I can live with that.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Your probably getting better MPG than that. Your computer won't read the correct MPG until you adjust it to the correct size tire
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Procal no question. I went from 19 ish pre-lift to 16. Flashed it with the Procal and I am back up to mid 18's and 19's on the highway.
If you are rolling with 3.21's regearing would seem likely or you are going to really struggle.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh Sallin
Procal no question. I went from 19 ish pre-lift to 16. Flashed it with the Procal and I am back up to mid 18's and 19's on the highway.
If you are rolling with 3.21's regearing would seem likely or you are going to really struggle.
How are you guys getting 18 and 19 with 35s. I'm lucky to get 15 and I drive really really easy
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Not really sure exactly. I know having the Procal readjusting for tire size makes a lot of sense. I will say that I am relying on the on board numbers. I have yet to match it to a gps.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800

How are you guys getting 18 and 19 with 35s. I'm lucky to get 15 and I drive really really easy
Same question, I have an 08 JKU and with 35's I get 15mpg. This is with Flashpaq installed with the mileage xp setting.
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