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You can definitely feel the difference between MT and AT...

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Old May 30, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Wow...that is probably the highest MPG I have seen in this forum...I don't see how it couldn't be hit when wheels don't roll as freely...

...I actually dont really want to find out exactly how much either... I will just assume .5-1 mpg
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Old May 30, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Well, as I said, I didn't go with a wide tire which surely would cut into the mpg. I was knocking down 20 plus on the hwy before and it still is now. Around town it still only gets 12-13 on most days. I feel the lugs at low speeds and the hum is very light. I didn't plan on getting M/Ts but they were only $95 each online so I couldn't go wrong.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I put some Goodyear MT/Rs on my Liberty and they were loud and I could feel every lug.

When I bought my JK rubicon, I figured since it was my "fun" vehicle I could live with the noise and vibration of a MT tire. I was really surprised. The BFG's that came on it are really quiet and I don't feel any vibration from the lugs at all. They are literally 99% as good as the all-season highway tires that come on most street vehicles.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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I'm parked right in front of your Jeep today and those rims and tires look awesome. I'm going to have to ditch these stock rims and get some black steelies with the proper backspacing. I like how they stick out of the wheel well. Looks great man

Im currently running at 30psi in the front ant 28psi in the rear and its feeling pretty good. Now its time to get that Jeep dirty
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Come on over and drive my CJ with 35x15.50 Swamper TSLsx's! That'll wake you up. They're super loud (can't hear the CB on the highway at all). I really don't need the brakes much because as soon as I let off the gas that darn think slows like I'm dragging a whale. But, they're NEVER gone flat, and are super in the rocks.

I won't put these on the JK, but the way. I'd love some KM2s but want a 34 inch tires. I'm a little concerned with going to an AT because of deep snow, and trail grip. I'm concerned about going with an MT because of winter icy roads. This is just one reason while I'm going crazy...
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mauibuilt
I'm parked right in front of your Jeep today and those rims and tires look awesome. I'm going to have to ditch these stock rims and get some black steelies with the proper backspacing. I like how they stick out of the wheel well. Looks great man

Im currently running at 30psi in the front ant 28psi in the rear and its feeling pretty good. Now its time to get that Jeep dirty
Hahaha yeah the backspacing helps big time in making it look beefy. Mine have 4.75" of backspacing.

...my gas needle is moving fast....in fact I think I can see it moving down as I drive....lol.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by flyer415
I will be putting the Cooper STT's on ext week. Any suggestions for PSI for highway driving.
I have 285/70/17 STT's and was told 32psi by the Cooper rep for highway driving.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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If I don't feel my tires I think somethings wrong.
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