Is weight a main factor for the mpg loss? Nitro Terra Grappler G2s in 285/70/17s are only 45 pounds a pop I think. If that’s the case I would go with those but I thought it had more so to do with the greater surface area of tire to the ground.
I’ve been doing my research on the forum and looking through builds and have been having a hard time deciding what’s best for me. I really like the look of the 285/70/17s but the hit to MPG, performance, and general cost of the tires does not quite seem worth it to me (but it looks so good!!)...
I didn’t buy this truck for the sole purpose of off-roading. I commute often to a metropolitan area for work and try to get out in nature some weekends, so I would be doing minimal off roading (hence another reason I didn’t go with the FX4). I don’t plan on off roading for fun but rather just to...
Hey everyone,
I just picked up a new Ford Ranger STX 4x4 last week. Looking for any advice for upgrades to make off-roading a bit easier. Unfortunately, I’m still in college so I have a tighter budget considering I only work part time during semesters (main reason I didn’t get the FX4 package)...