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This isn't really Bronco specific, but I'm wondering what thoughts people have on Tire Width vs Weight and it's impact on MPG, and to a lesser extent, drive train stress.
Specifically, when it comes to 35" tires, the typical width is 12.5 inches. However there are some options that are 10.5 and 11.5 inches, but for whatever reason weight more.
To give you an example...
The typical KO2 is 12.5 @ 64lbs
The Trail Grappler has 11.5 @ 73lbs
So it's 9 lbs more but less rolling resistance because it's narrower.
Now around town, and start and stop, I would imagine the heaviness really comes into play. But up at freeways speeds, commuting or driving on a trip, how much does the weight come into play versus the wider tire?
Side note: If anyone knows why skinnier tires tend to weigh more, inquiring minds want to know!
Specifically, when it comes to 35" tires, the typical width is 12.5 inches. However there are some options that are 10.5 and 11.5 inches, but for whatever reason weight more.
To give you an example...
The typical KO2 is 12.5 @ 64lbs
The Trail Grappler has 11.5 @ 73lbs
So it's 9 lbs more but less rolling resistance because it's narrower.
Now around town, and start and stop, I would imagine the heaviness really comes into play. But up at freeways speeds, commuting or driving on a trip, how much does the weight come into play versus the wider tire?
Side note: If anyone knows why skinnier tires tend to weigh more, inquiring minds want to know!
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