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Old 01-24-2008, 11:35 AM
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I honestly don't think Iwant to level my truck. I think it levels itself out when the trailer is hooked on. Plus, doesn't leveling it out decrease your fuel mileage?

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How much of a mileage loss did you notice with your new wheels 59?
 
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When I went from 245/70/17 michelins to 305/65/17 procomps, I lost maybe 1/4 of a mpg if that. I do about 90% highway driving though anywhere 65-80 mph. So, it was really no big loss for me. I am turning a couple hundred less rpm at highway speed which I think is what helped to offset the greater mass and resistance of the tires. If you're doing a lot of city driving, I don't know how it would affect you.

But, then again, it's not like your milage can get much worse
 
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You wont regret the BFG's, my father swears by them, they are the only truck tire he has ever used.
 
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But, then again, it's not like your milage can get much worse
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road driving they do alright. I didnt care for their performance in the snow.

if they are hummer take offs than they are load range D and you might get some funny wear.

you will definitly have to get a lift of some sort.
if you do a spacer lift you could get an AAL or some Timbrens for when the trailer is on.

I would look around. you can usually pick up a set of H2 wheels and tires for 3-800
if you're patient.

 
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I already passed. I think they would be too big, and I have no desire to loose MORE mpg's.
 
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YOU ARE RIGHT YOU WILL GET BETTER MILAGE WITH OUT THE LEVELING KIT, BECAUSE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE GOING DOWN HILL.
 



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