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MPG with 35's no re gear?

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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Agree. I lost 3 mpg. Not sure with a 2012 though. It might handle the 35's much better than the anemic 3.8. Also depends on the added weight of the wheel/tire combo. Mine were 50 lb heavier (each) for a total of 200 lbs.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Shell
Expect to loose 2-3 mpg
yup! What he said ^^^
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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I was averaging 17-18 done by hand. 2/3 city driving. 2010 auto jku. 325 Nitto terra grapplers. I do have a superchips vivd linq programmer. My jeep is at the shop now getting 5.13 gears and gussets.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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2007 with 4.10s. I run with overdrive off in city and highway. Im running 35x12.5x17 KM2s. I average 15.4 mpg. My wifes 2012 JKU really isnt that much better. Nothing to brag about.

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