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Julie

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: Nantes
Posts: 484

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Re: Do MT tyres affect MPG much

NCTT wrote:
as above do you think it makes diff , or minimal , any one ever actually checked please

Depends on pressure like any tyre

I did not realize any differnce between BFG KM3 and Michelin lattitude cross

but their noise. The MTs' howling sound on the road and in the villages if you're on the gas

But I'm on 7.5R16 and between the lorries on motorways.

Could be différent with bigger tyres at higher speeds ...

8th Feb 2022 7:49pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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1 - 2mpg maybe, but I’d imagine wind resistance such as roof racks and bars would be more. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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8th Feb 2022 7:52pm

deep down

Member Since: 02 May 2012
Location: France
Posts: 204

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Zambezi Silver

I recently changed from KO2 to Cooper ST Maxx, both 235/85 r16.

On a long run on the peage, at constant speed we completed the trip on a single tank where previously we had to refuel. So yes a saving, how much I didn't work out.

Around town and local trips negligible difference.

Biggest thing is road noise. Offroad I do notice the TC light coming on a little more but happy with the change for my use.

9th Feb 2022 10:21am

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