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034x4qc4.7L
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2005
12:59:16
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 Subject: big tires BAD GAS MILLAGE
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i just put on some futura dakota 31.5x10.5 tires and my gas millage went down like 1 mpg. Also the differenc in power is tremendece the truck is so much slower now its not even funny. my truck used to put me in my seat when i got on it. and would hual azz. now its a pig. just curious how do you guys out there with the 4.7 3.55 rear end doing with 33 inch tires
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2005
13:39:36
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What size tires were on it originally?
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ID 4x4
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12/07/2005
18:49:41
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Well, I had what I thought were 33" tires for two years with my open 3:55. I just measured them and they are actually closer to 32". My power loss wasn't too bad, but I have the 5-speed so I could keep my RPM's where I wanted them a little easier than a auto. Not sure about mileage as I have never really checked. Gear swap has me smiling again, but boy does that needle on the gas gauge move fast!
01 cc 4.7 5-speed 4x4, Rancho lift,4:56 LSD, MBRP exhaust, Superchips
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Jetsfan8099
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2005
19:25:57
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The truck feels like a pig at first with the 33" tires. After you get used to driving it for a few weeks it doesn't seem that bad. I still think I have more balls than any other mid-size truck on the road.
Gas mileage dropped about 1.5 mpg. Everytime I climb into the truck though, I know it's worth it.
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Purplemonster
GenIII
12/07/2005
23:45:35
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034x4qc4.7l, quitcher bitchin. You know you sit higher than other rangers and s10's, so its worth it. It's even better in my case...I got a PURPLE truck thats bigger than theirs!
How deep can that pond possibly be?
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