Yes, that's right on in my view. I have no idea how an Armada can get 13 mpg in 100% stop and go driving. I have the NAV computer so I get immediate read-outs of gas milleage. I have found that your results are accurate for 100% stop and go. I drive 13 miles to work. About 65% freeway, and I get 14 mpg.Nav400 said:
I noticed that too. Driving long trips I can get almost 19mpg with my stock tire 80mph or so.wwjdwithca said:Yes, that's right on in my view. I have no idea how an Armada can get 13 mpg in 100% stop and go driving. I have the NAV computer so I get immediate read-outs of gas milleage. I have found that your results are accurate for 100% stop and go. I drive 13 miles to work. About 65% freeway, and I get 14 mpg.
Couple of other interesting notes about MPG with Armada's. Driving 40 mph does not yield better fuel economy that 70.:huh: Never had a vehicle that did that before...maybe I just didn't know it! Also, hammering it a few times doesn't adversely affect mpg that much. I guess the idea is "How much worse could it be?"
The good thing regarding MPG is I get over 12 pulling my 3000 lb boat crusing mostly 70 mph on the freeway. Nice
City lowers mileage. 22" lower mileage. Etc.Nav400 said:
) I drive like a maniac and get 12 mpg in my 4wd LE. I keep it in 2wd and cruise on the highways. Get about 16-17 highway. BTW, what is your tire size instead of rim size. If you have a different outer diameter, this can affect how your mileage is reported.wwjdwithca said:Yes, that's right on in my view. I have no idea how an Armada can get 13 mpg in 100% stop and go driving. I have the NAV computer so I get immediate read-outs of gas milleage. I have found that your results are accurate for 100% stop and go. I drive 13 miles to work. About 65% freeway, and I get 14 mpg.
Couple of other interesting notes about MPG with Armada's. Driving 40 mph does not yield better fuel economy that 70.:huh: Never had a vehicle that did that before...maybe I just didn't know it! Also, hammering it a few times doesn't adversely affect mpg that much. I guess the idea is "How much worse could it be?"
The good thing regarding MPG is I get over 12 pulling my 3000 lb boat crusing mostly 70 mph on the freeway. Nice
Why would a 22" wheel lower your MPG? Assuming the OD is the same as stock.92TripleBlack said:City lowers mileage. 22" lower mileage. Etc.
Is it a 4wd?
Use cruise control, pull away from lights at a reasonable pace, make sure you aren't driving in 4 instead of D. They are both at the same position on the shifter, but one is left, the other right, etc. (I did this on my test drive so I know it is an easy mistake.
casinojames said:
The higher the unsprung weight the harder it is to push the wheel and tire combo, so yes that will affect your mpg as well. It will also affect acceleration. Many performance car owners swear by stock rim sizes for best acceleration. I've heard many a story where a guy drives a car that's setup almost exactly as his car, but has bigger wheels and the they swear that it's not as quick as their car with the smaller wheels.casinojames said:
fftopic: 92TripleBlack said:
sturner06 said:Good Point! I think I will stick with the good 'ole 18s! LOL
Waiting for Bridgetone to release the Dueller A/T Revo in 18"...arguably the All Terrain Tire on the market! Had them on my 7000 lb plus Duramax MegaTruck for 40,000 miles and they wore like a champ!!!! Sold it and they had > 50% tread left, albeit the latter tread prolly no last as long as the early 50% but still. Highly rated and ever higher recommended, if you can find them. Sorry to be Off Topic on this one. ;-)
Not a NASA engineer, just a normal engineer. I have a spreadsheet to calculate different tire sizes and speed differences. Try this link. http://www.citlink.net/~kjessee/Tire Size Calculator.xlscasinojames said:
