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Old 09-18-2011, 09:44 AM
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hey guys im looking into getting these tires. I have a 2000 3.0l automatic ranger with and exhaust and cold air intake. what kind of drop if fuel economy can i expect?

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Old 09-18-2011, 09:48 AM
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what size tires are you getting?
what gears do you have?
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:24 PM
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235/75-15 and i think i have 3.73's
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NOW-00' xlt reguglar cab, 5-speed, 2wd, coil springs, "rangeriee" as my girlfriend named it , red interior led lights, and much more planned for the future!
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:25 PM
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Default Re: expected fuel economy drop??

you should be fine. Thats a common tire and gear combo
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:25 PM
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those should be fine. i run them on my truck in the winter with the same rear gears
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:42 PM
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k thanks guys. i really want new tires and i have 4 wheel so i dont want to get stuck haha
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Old 09-19-2011, 03:25 PM
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those look like cool tires btw. i just got 2 of the Kuhmo Mohave A/T kl-63's lol mine were $100/piece but i think they call them kl78s now. good reviews on Kumhos for the most part
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Old 09-19-2011, 08:02 PM
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yeah those tires just look sweet and i bet they will be great in winter. whats clearance like unloaded and with a loaded down truck?
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Old 09-19-2011, 08:19 PM
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never had it loaded down with a lot of weight but there seems to be plenty of clearance.

empty bed pic...
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Old 09-20-2011, 07:09 AM
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looks nice bro.
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Old 09-20-2011, 07:15 AM
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Default Re: expected fuel economy drop??

the cold air intake will do nothing for you, dont waste your money
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Old 09-21-2011, 09:24 AM
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the cold air intake will do nothing for you, dont waste your money
already bought it doesnt matter dude
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NOW-00' xlt reguglar cab, 5-speed, 2wd, coil springs, "rangeriee" as my girlfriend named it , red interior led lights, and much more planned for the future!
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