Gas Mileage after Lift

No doubt hey?

I used to drive from Coquitlam Center mall to Richmond airport every day for work. Maxxed out at 5kmh over the speed limit. Watching all the clowns flying by, only to be beside them again at every next light.

Over a few days, my car pool buddy and I decided to just give er for those days just to see how much time we could save.

Proved to be a grand total of 5 minutes saved by white knuckle driving that 25 mile drive. Not worth it, but an interesting experiment.

My gas mileage dropped significantly just by going from 265 70 16 to 265 75 16s.

Lost about 3mpg with just that one change. I drive brutally slow too, no one can stay behing me longer than a minute and then they pass. I have zero reason to rush, so I just enjoy a relaxing drive. What can I say?

Slow down and smell the pavement.

 

Did the size tire change alter your speedo, or odo reading any amount?

 

ODO no idea on that one.

Yes it changed the speedo, but not much. So I see 30mph on my dash, but driving past a roadside speed sign it tells me I am going 31mph. Those signs are on my regular routes and it is consistent each time.

 

x2 here on the NO rush on the highway.. I will be changing tires in about 2-4 months from 70 to 75 like you and I will continue to drive slow… maybe a bit slower… I am that guy that drives 65mph on right lane and enjoys the ride… plus the mt gear ratios do not help at all above 65..