3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only) Talk about Dodge/Cummins aftermarket products for third generation trucks here. Can include high-performance mods, or general accessories. THIS IS FOR THE 5.9L ONLY!

285's to 315's to Increase MPG?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 04:00 PM
  #16  
ziggy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 211
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana
I went from the stock 265s to the 315/70/17 and saw about a 1.5mpg increase. I really like the BFGs. I tried the Procomp Extreme's, but I drive too much and didn't like the noise. I'm back to a new set of BFGs and loving it. Some complain because they are soft, but I put nearly 40k miles on my last ones with no problems... I'm all about fuel mileage.. getting 27mpg at 55mph according to the readout up top (probably off a bit, but anything close to that is killer). I'm running the 315s and a Triple Dog on Crazy Larry (of course have to keep the foot out of it to keep the fuel mileage)

Hope that helps
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:46 PM
  #17  
AH64ID's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,737
Likes: 4
From: Kuna, Idaho
Originally Posted by ziggy
getting 27mpg at 55mph according to the readout up top (probably off a bit, but anything close to that is killer).
With a programmer than can be off as much as 20% or more. Mine has read over 25 many times, and I have yet to break 20.
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:35 AM
  #18  
ziggy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 211
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana
Originally Posted by AH64ID
With a programmer than can be off as much as 20% or more. Mine has read over 25 many times, and I have yet to break 20.
Well I've done the calculations on a full tank, and it was around 21 while the overhead showed 23. Its all about how you take off
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:44 AM
  #19  
AH64ID's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,737
Likes: 4
From: Kuna, Idaho
Originally Posted by ziggy
Well I've done the calculations on a full tank, and it was around 21 while the overhead showed 23. Its all about how you take off
Take off? As in from a stop?

I drive my truck super easy, and from what I have seen on mine and my dads the easier you drive the more error is built in, the computer seems to have the most trouble with the least flow.

But each rig is different, but most are a ways off.. Which is silly, should be easy to get figured out.. would also be nice if the programmers had an adjustment feature built in.
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:28 PM
  #20  
BamaTJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, AL
Yeah 285/75's would be the ticket but BFG doesn't make any. Can't seem to find Toyo's and Nitto's local to me either and really don't want to pay that much for tires when I get BFG's for pretty cheap
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 07:48 AM
  #21  
Pliny the Elder's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
I gain about 2-2.5mpg from going from a 265/70 to a 315/70, granted I really dont see to many stop lights, but it dropped my rpm by 200, which is huge IMO. instead of seeing 70mph at 2100rpm its now at 1900rpm.

IMO the way to go is a 285/75 it'll give you the height w/out the width.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 08:43 PM
  #22  
ziggy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 211
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana
well if it's toyo you are after

Open Country A/T

Open Country M/T
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 09:38 AM
  #23  
JP-4.5's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 0
From: Mass.
95% Daily driver for me.. Tow a hobby car and camper a few times per year.. Nothing over 7500..

Just put on Nitto DuraGrappler 285/75 - 17 E-3970@80lbs and love how they drive so far. To few miles to tell how they are in regard to mpg. Read around and they got very good comments for over the road and a couple poor for off road use.
Discount tire warehouse for best price and free shipping...
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 12:06 PM
  #24  
JP-4.5's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 0
From: Mass.
Another note..
Stock height on my truck with no rubbing..
285/75(33.86") vs 285/70(32.70")

So you can gain about a 1" height and some gearing on stock suspension.
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:59 PM
  #25  
BamaTJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, AL
Yeah I am liking the Toyo in 285/75, just can't find anywhere local to buy them. Nobody seems to sell them and offer free shipping. Nice tires for sure.
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 03:37 PM
  #26  
FSTDL's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
I went from stock 265s to 305s and my mileage went down about 1.5 mpg. I used to get 20 to and from work and now maybe 18.5.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
EPCO
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
1
Jun 9, 2009 02:22 PM
taken5875
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
2
Nov 17, 2008 10:48 PM
lawnman757
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
8
Jan 10, 2008 12:45 PM
wood_n_soldier
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
3
Jan 16, 2007 12:52 PM
BigBlue
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
31
Apr 12, 2004 08:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:56 PM.