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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by 2TFERDCSB, Apr 30, 2014.

  1. Apr 30, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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    I tried to find how much my SR5 alloys weigh, which I've seen about 26-28 lbs. I am considering going from the stock 245 Dunlops to 265/70/16 Duratrac's in C load rating. The difference in tire weight is about 10 lbs, is it reasonable to think that if I can decrease wheel weight (28 lbs seems heavy for alloys, but I can't weigh mine and have to trust the 'net) this will limit any MPG loss with my 2.7/auto Prerunner?
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    The weight of the tire is further out, thus will have more influence than wheel weight.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2014 at 12:43 PM
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    Thank you. Would the additional cost of the lighterweight wheels be kind of a waste of money? If cost of wheels vs. cost of extra gas isn't far apart, then I don't need to spend the money.
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Yup. You won't loose much with the new tires anyway.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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    Especially when you add in the MPG hit from increased rolling resistance from switching to the Duratrac. Changing the weight of your wheels won't affect that at all.
     
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