Good mpg

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

Today, i took my first semi long road trip (for me) And i averaged about 25mpg on the freeway. Doing about 65-70mph. I am happy with that, just have a K&N filter drop in, in the stock airbox. Also got some bigger tires on it so i think thats good for a kj.

I live in the small town of maple ridge where my average commute a day is about 5-10km. So a 150km trip is long for me lol! Anyways, the kj performed great, got a new scratch while in the parking at the beach, little pissed about that, but it should just buff out easily.

 

[JeepJeepster]

I cant believe you got that mpg with that size tire! Sounds good though!

I get around 18-20 with my 245/70/16 tires on my Steel rims. I use those in the winter and the mpg is always worse in the winter anyway. Ive never used them in the summer.

 

[06Liberty]

the 255/65 is actually SMALLER in diameter than the 245/70 (29.1 vs 29.7)which would probably help the MPG....but it is wider.

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

that just means the wheels spin more, wouldnt that make it worse? lol I was always told taller tires help because then they dont have to rotate as much to cover the distance compared to a shorter tire.

Also just to rub it in more, i had the back stuffed with beach gear and food and about 350lb of passengers.



Here are a few photos taken, crappy camera phone quality:

Arrival with Gf wanting in the picture:

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Parking lot at the beach:

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Quick pic of mpg, i was doin 135km here so it was a bit worse but the road was smooth so i took the pic:

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[06Liberty]

smaller diameter means it takes less effort to get the vehicle moving. it's like having a higher gear ratio...as in a 4.10 axle ratio would generally get worse MPG than a 3.55 axle ratio. in your case, it's probably not enough of a difference to really matter all that much though.
another example: remember riding a bike? ever try to start from a stop in one of the higher gears? it's alot harder to get moving in the higher gear...kinda the same with the tires, the smaller the tire the easier it is to get moving.

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

meh, i prefer the wider stance over the tiny bit of height lol. Still good especially since it was filled with gear and a full tank a gas ontop of that

 

[06Liberty]

oh, no doubt. i routinely get around 24 mpg in mine when i take trips...so 25 in a 4wd is not bad at all!

 

[Tline155]

Well i will be doing a 300mile trip this weekend and will let you all know what i get.

 

[o8k]

um where was the beach in those shots? you look like you're in the woods man!

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

the beach is too the right in the photo lol. I was parked farther away so i could park in the shade and not burn my ass on the leather when i got back in

 

[JeepJeepster]

Thats a big truck!

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

the one beside me? yea its a lifted chevy duramax runnin 40psi of boost. Thing is a monster, makes my kj looks so small

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Good day neighbor!
That's a nice Rig you got there.
What did you end up getting it for?
I'll keep my eye's out for ya on our journey's.

Happy motoring.

Ryan

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

hey there ryan sorry i missed your post. The dealership end up giving it to me for 17300 askin was 25000

 

[JeepJeepster]

40psi boost! Good lord!

It would never make it offroad though, so dont worry.

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

yea 40psi, thing was a power house

 

[desertkj]

I really like the Duramax lol. If I could get one, I would. As far as the gas mileage, I'm jealous. 19 mpg seems to be the best I can do now.

 

[Tline155]

Well i drove a couple hundres miles this weekend, 90% highway. I got a bout 20mpg. I think i could have got more but had a total of about 75-100miles of highway that was 20mph average due to traffic. Sometimes i hate the traffic where i live.

 

[_UnLiMiTeD_]

thats why i love smaller towns, i was able to cruise home from the movie theatre all the way home down the main street doing about 70km and only 1 red light with very light traffic