I have an 04 Scab 4.6 4x4. I just upgraded from 255/70/17 to some Maxxis Buckshot Mudders 265/70/17. The Generals I had were supposed to be 31.1" and the mudders I got are 31.8". I didn't figure this would be nothing since the new tires are not that much bigger. The reason I didn't go bigger was due to gas mileage and power. I have not noticed any lose in power since the new tires but normally I was getting anywhere between 360-380 miles on a tank of gas. Today I noticed I am almost on empty and I only have 296 miles on the tank. I know the mudders are a little heavier but I would have never thought this. I was going to order an excalibrator soon (possibly this week) for the extra power and to get the speedo recalibrator for the new tire size but if my gas mileage is going to go tremendously down I am probably going to take the tires off.

 

Don't tell me that.lol. I just ordered 33s and a lift for my 4.6. Not looking forward to the gas mileage but hey, it's a truck. Gotta pay to play I guess. What size gas tank you have btw? Most I've gotten from a tank is like 310-320 and I have the 26gal tank.

 

lol well im all stock as far as tires/lift an im only gettin 10.4 mpg so yo uguys are still ahead of me

 

Sounds odd.. how much of a weight difference?

 

buckshot mudders are a tire im considering where did you buy them and how much?

 

I bought the tires while on vacation last week. I don't remember the town I got them but I paid $112 a piece for them. I also have a 26 gal. tank.

 

$112 a piece you REALLY need to think hard and email me if you can with the place!

 

Just find a place that sells them, they are pretty cheap. They are a really good tire for the price, they pull really good in mud and you'll probably get atleast 30K out of them.

 

Mud tires have quite a bit higher rolling resistance than the street treads.

 

heck just got my toyo m/ts on saturday, and i believe im getting my best tank yet! whoppin 14.5 mpg highway baby

 

How much air you put in them?

 

I dont know how you guys get 310 miles out of a 26 gallon tank. On my old STX, before I got the Lariat, I could get MAYBE 250 miles from a 26 gallon tank. That is part of the reason I got rid of it, the mileage was total crap. Now, with the 5.4L and a 30 gal tank, on a heavier truck with leather, etc.. I am getting about 350 miles to a tank. I know some of you Lariat owners have gotten 400+, but its a truck, and I am going to drive it as such, not like a granny car.

 

well, when just crusing around, keep it 2g or under. you will get WAY BETTER gas milage. I know I do. when I want to punch it, I do. I drive like a granny because stompin it all the time gets you no where fast...so why not enjoy great gas milage while knowing that when you get on it, it goes.

 

you bought a truck to worry about gas mileage? thats like a buying a boat with twin 250's and worrying about gas mileage.

 

no, but why waste fuel...I bought a truck because I use it...towing sleds, work, hunting...dont think my volks or stang would be very good in rocks and mud...do yoU?>

but I like my dollar to go as far as it can....