Clocking in at 10k miles with Nitto Ridge Grapplers and just road tripped 5 hrs to Hilton Head, SC and averaged 20.6. I'm definitely cool with that since I've been averaging 18 lately.
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Report mpg without factors below is not really helpful information/reference:Clocking in at 10k miles with Nitto Ridge Grapplers and just road tripped 5 hrs to Hilton Head, SC and averaged 20.6. I'm definitely cool with that since I've been averaging 18 lately.
Back in ‘91, I bought a ‘91 Chevy G-20 conversion van. As is usually the case, the OEM wheels were lacking in ‘robustness’. I think they are referred to as pizza cutters buy some on this forum. Three years later, when I replaced the worn tires, I bought one or two size larger Michelin (and therefore wider) tires. The van looked much better with them on it. Highway Fuel economy dropped from 20 mpg, to 18 mpg, if that.Less rolling resistance
1. lighter weight
2. Less mass requiring less inertia
3. less friction due to smaller contact patch
4. better aerodynamics if narrower.
However there is definitely a point where tires get too small and things go the other way where the gearing pushes engine rpm higher to maintain the same speed and mpg actually decreases
Stock LCLC base so no cross bars, wimpy skids, running boards, 18" wheels and LTX TrailsReport mpg without factors below is not really helpful information/reference:
LC model (1958, LCLC, LCFE)
Light gas pedal or not (average speed)
A/C
Tire/wheel size
Roof rack, roof bars
Rock slide, running board
ACC stuffs
Lifted kit, level kit
FE Skid plate, LCLC skid plate
Loaded or not with people/gears
My 2-cent suggestion!
Considering these myself. 275s?Clocking in at 10k miles with Nitto Ridge Grapplers and just road tripped 5 hrs to Hilton Head, SC and averaged 20.6. I'm definitely cool with that since I've been averaging 18 lately.
This is normal. Embrace it! EPA estimates are not meant to be real, they’re meant to achieve compliance.My gas mileage is disappointing. I have to work to get 15/16 MPG. I have tried everything. I am in ECO mode. I have the First Edition, which has a slightly aggressive all-terrain tire. I have the First Edition roof rack. I am very disappointed with the mileage. I think Toyota exaggerated the MPG estimate on the window sticker. Typically, I get the lowest MPG advertised, and I would be happy with that. But I am getting five mpg worse than the lowest MPG advertised. That has never happened to me. Count me in if there is a class action lawsuit on this issue.
Very unhappy with the range between lower than expected mpg 15-20% lower and the tiny gas tank, I now will need to stop on my 280 mile trip to NH. I could have gone electric if I wanted this situation.Thank you so much! I agree, I think over sizing the tires, and making them poke out just makes it look stupid. It is a luxury SUV for crying out loud.. if you want KO3’s, fine.. just do The OEM size. Keep them within the wheel wells, as required by law in some states.
Same hereI'm clocking in at 17.2 mpg. 700 miles on ODM, I drive like a grandma, I have only put in premium gas, stock wheels, in ECO mode 100% of the time. What gives???? I should be at minimum getting 22 mpg. I wouldn't really care all that much except the tank is tiny...15 gallons. I only get a range of 280 miles per fill.
You still can…I could have gone electric if I wanted this situation.
I agree. It's a big box pushing wind going down the road, weighs over 2 1/2 tons, full time 4WD, and the complaints about gas mileage, acceleration, wind noise, not "sporty" handling...ugh.To each their own, but if I worried over fuel mileage as some do here, it would take away from the simple enjoyment of just driving the Land Cruiser to begin with, and why bother then?