Loss of Power w/ Increase Tire Size

[buddoggin]

Landrover previously said:

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[mason@tirerack.com]

Installing larger diameter, heavier, oversize tires (compared to the O.E. size) on a light truck will typically result in a reduction in vehicle performance and fuel economy simply because is takes more engine energy to accelerate, or brake energy to stop heavier wheels and tires. This means the vehicle will accelerate a little slower and take longer to come to a stop. More energy exherted means more fuel to move it!

Mason

[Briman42487]

mason@tirerack.com previously said:

Installing larger diameter, heavier, oversize tires (compared to the O.E. size) on a light truck will typically result in a reduction in vehicle performance and fuel economy simply because is takes more engine energy to accelerate, or brake energy to stop heavier wheels and tires. This means the vehicle will accelerate a little slower and take longer to come to a stop. More energy exherted means more fuel to move it!

Mason

not to mention, generally a lot more stress on steering and drivetrain components.

[wesco]

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