How has lifting affected your MPG?

My truck is currently stock, except for my Nitto Terra All Terrain Tires (265/75/16). I'm planning on getting a 2.5" coil over lift in the front, and COOPER STT Mudd Terrain 285/75/16 on Helo Maxx 16". Im wondering how this lift will affect my MPG. Currently I average 18MPG HWY and CITY. It's a lost of about 1 with the 265/75/16, so im expecting to lose another MGP on the 285/75/16. Is this correct or am I way off?

 

The lift won't affect your MPG's. The tires will. Minimal change, maybe 1- 1.5 loss.

 

That has been my experience as well. Even going from a stock all season rated tire to an all- terrain tire can also affect your mileage to a degree due to the heavier weight and higher rolling resistance of the tire.

 

Im running 285 tires and I average 16.5 MPG. As said above, lift wont affect it, just the new tires

 

I'm running 285/75/17 on a 3" lift, and I'm averaging the same as keason.

Before the lift and tires, I was averaging 19-20.

 

265/75/r16 E's

3" lift

bumper, skids

16mpg

 

My lift didn't do anything

 

3-4 mpg loss after lift and tires.

 

Lets just say I dont even think about it. I have lost MPG's for sure with my 3" lift and 33"s. But I dont care though.....I'm a bachelor and the truck looks great!! Thats all I care about!!!

 

I've been averaging 16 mpg after installing 3" lift and 33's BFG AT's also.

 

My lift didnt make any real difference but for sure the larger heavier tires did. What killed my mileage the most was my ARB bumper I think just for the weight more than aerodynamics. I also noticed a hit after the skids went on, more weight!

 

6" lift w/ 35" tires AVG about 10-11 mpg
just got re-geared to 4.88 and hit about 13MPG. Pretty shitty but I love my Taco anyway!

my build:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/86177-fiestee23s-prerunner-build.html?highlight=

 

I installed the lift (1500s at 1.75 and AAL) still have stock tires. No change in mileage.

 

Lift may affect aerodynamics a little bit, but it will be minimal. The tires that you choose will really affect your mpg because of their weight and their surface area (rolling resistance).

 

tires kill it.. im at 16.5 to 17... and seems like it doesnt matter weather i drive on the highway or intown..

 

Thanks for all the comments guys.

 

3"s of lift and 35x12.50x17 mud terrains and I average 16.7 as proved by my fuelly banner in my sig. On the highway at varying speeds, between 65-75mph, I get about 18-19mpg, and around 15-16 in town and I dont baby it too much. My last long trip was 240 miles, passed at least a 1/2 dozen cars on the highway along the way and went from sea level up to 4100ft elevation and I averaged 18.6mpg. I lost about 1mpg going from 32's to 35's. Before the 35's, I didnt notice any change in mpg before the lift w/32's compared to after the 3" lift w/32's. Not bad if you ask me.

 

35's!! what the eff! first...how did they fit under that 3" lift, and how are you getting better mileage than me on my 3" with 33's??

 

Check out my build thread(link in sig. banner) for some pics of the cutting I did. They still rub once in a while on the front when suspension compresses all the way, or when flexed out and the steering wheel is turned. I'm not quite done cutting.
As for the better MPG's, maybe you're an auto? I have a 6speed manual tranny w/ the factory 3.73 gears still and I keep an eye on driving habit via the instant MPG rating on my Scangauge.

 

Ahhh yes, I'm an auto. Good call mate.

btw, sweeet rig!