Considering OE JKU Rubi tire swap to help with mileage
05-08-2012, 01:06 PM
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Considering OE JKU Rubi tire swap to help with mileage
I am considering pulling off the OE BFG MTs and installing a similar sized less aggressive tire. Perhaps an A/T tire.
Has anyone else done this? If so did you notice any increase in mpg on the highway?
At present I average 16.2 combined and 17 highway. I know I did not buy the JKU for the mileage however if swapping to a slightly less aggro tire gives me an extra mpg or so I would be willing to do it.
Also, any suggestions on which A/T tire to consider? Not sure I want to go with the OEM tire on the Sport.
Has anyone else done this? If so did you notice any increase in mpg on the highway?
At present I average 16.2 combined and 17 highway. I know I did not buy the JKU for the mileage however if swapping to a slightly less aggro tire gives me an extra mpg or so I would be willing to do it.
Also, any suggestions on which A/T tire to consider? Not sure I want to go with the OEM tire on the Sport.
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05-08-2012, 01:13 PM
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I am considering pulling off the OE BFG MTs and installing a similar sized less aggressive tire. Perhaps an A/T tire.
Has anyone else done this? If so did you notice any increase in mpg on the highway?
At present I average 16.2 combined and 17 highway. I know I did not buy the JKU for the mileage however if swapping to a slightly less aggro tire gives me an extra mpg or so I would be willing to do it.
Has anyone else done this? If so did you notice any increase in mpg on the highway?
At present I average 16.2 combined and 17 highway. I know I did not buy the JKU for the mileage however if swapping to a slightly less aggro tire gives me an extra mpg or so I would be willing to do it.
05-08-2012, 01:16 PM
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I recall one of the mags doing an article on this topic last year. You can probably find it still on line. Sorry that I dont remember which one but I get them all. I do recall that the spead was like 2-5 mpg depending on tire.
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If it does help, it would have to be a big increase to offset the cost of 5 tires + mounting and balancing . I doubt it would be worth it unless you need new tires anyway ...
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I do not drive my JK that often, however, when I travel to bike races the low mileage adds up fast. If I can increase by 2/3mpg I should be able to recoup even minimal costs quickly.
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My good buddy has the same setup as you and he nets about the same mpg.
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Originally Posted by hypractv
I am considering pulling off the OE BFG MTs and installing a similar sized less aggressive tire. Perhaps an A/T tire.
Has anyone else done this? If so did you notice any increase in mpg on the highway?
At present I average 16.2 combined and 17 highway. I know I did not buy the JKU for the mileage however if swapping to a slightly less aggro tire gives me an extra mpg or so I would be willing to do it.
Has anyone else done this? If so did you notice any increase in mpg on the highway?
At present I average 16.2 combined and 17 highway. I know I did not buy the JKU for the mileage however if swapping to a slightly less aggro tire gives me an extra mpg or so I would be willing to do it.
