franky lifts?

ObiHann · **Posted:** Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:29 pm

With 245/75/16... is there any loss of power or mpg?

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:36 pm

ObiHann wrote:

With 245/75/16... is there any loss of power or mpg?

well being that I have a 4cylinder I noticed some slight loss of power going up hill and yes I took a pretty good hit on MPG. but I also have a ton of weight with the steel bumpers and full armor etc.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:17 pm

ObiHann wrote:

With 245/75/16... is there any loss of power or mpg?

yes I noticed a loss of MPG but to me the power loss wasnt real big or too bad

ObiHann · **Posted:** Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:23 pm

I'm more concerned with the power loss than the MPG. Though I'm sure I will notice it my pocket, I would be more upset if it started feeling sluggish

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:25 pm

to me the KJ power feels fine, its never been a peppy vehicle so I dont worry about it I can still pass other cars going 70mph with no problems. They way my KJ is right now I am averaging about 14mpg.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:23 am

jsc7002 wrote:

to me the KJ power feels fine, its never been a peppy vehicle so I dont worry about it I can still pass other cars going 70mph with no problems. They way my KJ is right now I am averaging about 14mpg.

Is that highway and city combined? I'm averaging 20 mpg on the highway

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:34 am

dieselenthusiast wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

to me the KJ power feels fine, its never been a peppy vehicle so I dont worry about it I can still pass other cars going 70mph with no problems. They way my KJ is right now I am averaging about 14mpg.

Is that highway and city combined? I'm averaging 20 mpg on the highway

yeah, just an overall total average, it was mainly about 80% highway probably, I dont know what it is currently but Im sure its gone down since all I do now is city driving.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:48 am

jsc7002 wrote:

dieselenthusiast wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

to me the KJ power feels fine, its never been a peppy vehicle so I dont worry about it I can still pass other cars going 70mph with no problems. They way my KJ is right now I am averaging about 14mpg.

Is that highway and city combined? I'm averaging 20 mpg on the highway

yeah, just an overall total average, it was mainly about 80% highway probably, I dont know what it is currently but Im sure its gone down since all I do now is city driving.

I was averaging 23 before my lift, so I'm down 3 mpg. I suspect I will be down even more once I add my RL rear bumper, gecko rack, and taller tires. I’m hoping to end up around 18-19 mpg when it’s all said and done.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:02 pm

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:01 pm

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

What tire brand are you looking at in a 235/85/16?

KJ04 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:11 pm

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

Stock tire 29"
245/75/16 30.7" = 1.7" larger, gives .85" of lift = some power/mpg loss.
235/85/16, 32" = 3" larger, gives 1.5" of lift = more power/mpg loss.

Is .65" difference in height for 235/85/16's worth the extra power/mpg loss to you? Regearing and set up for 4:10's is quite expensive just to bring back a little power/mpg. Think about it! :idea:

ObiHann · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:49 pm

KJ04 wrote:

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

Stock tire 29"
245/75/16 30.7" = 1.7" larger, gives .85" of lift = some power/mpg loss.
235/85/16, 32" = 3" larger, gives 1.5" of lift = more power/mpg loss.

Is .65" difference in height for 235/85/16's worth the extra power/mpg loss to you? Regearing and set up for 4:10's is quite expensive just to bring back a little power/mpg. Think about it! :idea:

I suppose not, but having a bigger tire is nice all in itself, it may not be a huge difference, but hey, why not, if I'm ready to accept the mpg/power difference, they I should be able to get the biggest I can get. Now, the tires I'm looking at (not the best but ive seen them in action) are the kelly safari msr. I'm geting the tires for a pretty good price (if I do get them) $900 for 5 installed, and I figure if I do that this year, and turn out to hate them, or think there too big, or whatever, next year, I can alwayse get a different set. Or just regear when I lock

LOL

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:58 pm

ObiHann wrote:

KJ04 wrote:

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

Stock tire 29"
245/75/16 30.7" = 1.7" larger, gives .85" of lift = some power/mpg loss.
235/85/16, 32" = 3" larger, gives 1.5" of lift = more power/mpg loss.

Is .65" difference in height for 235/85/16's worth the extra power/mpg loss to you? Regearing and set up for 4:10's is quite expensive just to bring back a little power/mpg. Think about it! :idea:

I suppose not, but having a bigger tire is nice all in itself, it may not be a huge difference, but hey, why not, if I'm ready to accept the mpg/power difference, they I should be able to get the biggest I can get. Now, the tires I'm looking at (not the best but ive seen them in action) are the kelly safari msr. I'm geting the tires for a pretty good price (if I do get them) $900 for 5 installed, and I figure if I do that this year, and turn out to hate them, or think there too big, or whatever, next year, I can alwayse get a different set. Or just regear when I lock

LOL

when are you locking it? what lockers? If you wait long enough Ill have my 4.10s for sale. :roll:

ObiHann · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:30 pm

jsc7002 wrote:

ObiHann wrote:

KJ04 wrote:

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

Stock tire 29"
245/75/16 30.7" = 1.7" larger, gives .85" of lift = some power/mpg loss.
235/85/16, 32" = 3" larger, gives 1.5" of lift = more power/mpg loss.

Is .65" difference in height for 235/85/16's worth the extra power/mpg loss to you? Regearing and set up for 4:10's is quite expensive just to bring back a little power/mpg. Think about it! :idea:

I suppose not, but having a bigger tire is nice all in itself, it may not be a huge difference, but hey, why not, if I'm ready to accept the mpg/power difference, they I should be able to get the biggest I can get. Now, the tires I'm looking at (not the best but ive seen them in action) are the kelly safari msr. I'm geting the tires for a pretty good price (if I do get them) $900 for 5 installed, and I figure if I do that this year, and turn out to hate them, or think there too big, or whatever, next year, I can alwayse get a different set. Or just regear when I lock

LOL

when are you locking it? what lockers? If you wait long enough Ill have my 4.10s for sale. :roll:

OK here we go... When... No clue, likely roughly a year after I lift and get tires, so I have time to research and save. I figure since I am getting it locked,I can kill two birds and get it regeared at the same visit. But I have no plans for this yet LOL

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:06 pm

KJ04 wrote:

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

Stock tire 29"
245/75/16 30.7" = 1.7" larger, gives .85" of lift = some power/mpg loss.
235/85/16, 32" = 3" larger, gives 1.5" of lift = more power/mpg loss.

Is .65" difference in height for 235/85/16's worth the extra power/mpg loss to you? Regearing and set up for 4:10's is quite expensive just to bring back a little power/mpg. Think about it! :idea:

Depends on the type of wheeling you do,that extra .65" can make a world of difference,I know this for a fact.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:48 am

tjkj2002 wrote:

KJ04 wrote:

ObiHann wrote:

I'm averaging about 15MPG no lift, stock tire size, and steel winter rims, thats almost all city driving. I'm still drooling over 235/85/16 lol. Well see on teh cost fo the tires lol

Stock tire 29"
245/75/16 30.7" = 1.7" larger, gives .85" of lift = some power/mpg loss.
235/85/16, 32" = 3" larger, gives 1.5" of lift = more power/mpg loss.

Is .65" difference in height for 235/85/16's worth the extra power/mpg loss to you? Regearing and set up for 4:10's is quite expensive just to bring back a little power/mpg. Think about it! :idea:

Depends on the type of wheeling you do,that extra .65" can make a world of difference,I know this for a fact.

Something my wife mentioned that I never even though of :roll:

How stable on the highway would I be with a franky and 32" tires? This may be the only downfall, as it seems this is her main concern :evil:

That and being able to still climb into the Jeep

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