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Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:42 pm
by mudlva
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:46 pm
by Hamz
what does astrophysics and micrometeorited have to do with wiperblades? its more the blend of plastics and sillicone in the blade itself that make a lighter, more aerodynamic wiperblade. oh and dont for get the red paint and racing stripes.
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:40 pm
by philip121
Nothing exsists unless abserved
we have been TREATED to A True 4 wheel Drive with nice lights 5 infact
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:46 pm
by crazyclark31
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:34 am
by xj
"trip trap trip trap"
"WHO'S THAT WALKING OVER MY BRIDGE??!!!!"
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:21 am
by NJV6
Dirtydog wrote:
Nice jeep
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:44 am
by xj
NJV6 wrote:Dirtydog wrote:
Nice jeep
There's a line dude, there's a line.... I'ma just sayn is all....
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:08 am
by Dirtydog
Hahahahah, its obviosly one of those short wheelbase mitsibushi ones thay brought out,
and yes they are super cheap auto lights, but who could pass up 30 bucks a pair? chucked some 110w bulbs in them they go mint now.
who needs wiperblades when youve done the washer bottle pump upgrade, its like 2 waterblasters hitting the windscreen.
runs out fast though.......
Re: specs on yur truck 4x4
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:12 am
by Dirtydog
philip121 wrote:has your truck been lifted or has it just got bigger tyres and flared gards to fit them are the front and back diffs standard
is it outo or 5 speed nice lights
Its an auto with a safari front axle, safari springs all round (so i can do a safari lift when i get round to it) 4.11 gear ratios till i can find some 4.88 or 4.65's
and those are -19 offset 15x8 inch rims, with 33's.
it only equates to 2inch body lift and 2 inch suspension lift.
it is however all nissan gear, aint no jeep thats for sure, doesnt leak oil from every seam....
Re: specs on yur truck 4x4
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:06 am
by 00falcon
Dirtydog wrote:aint no jeep thats for sure, doesnt leak oil from every seam....
What What...?
Leak from every seam...?
No...!
I only have 2 or 3 leaks...
don't exaggerate...

Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:14 am
by CLUMZ1
Please tell me OP is a troll. This is gold, miserable, miserable gold.
Re: specs on yur truck 4x4
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:24 am
by Dirtydog
00falcon wrote:Dirtydog wrote:aint no jeep thats for sure, doesnt leak oil from every seam....
What What...?
Leak from every seam...?
No...!
I only have 2 or 3 leaks...
don't exaggerate...

im a nissan owner, what else would i do

Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:47 am
by wopass
back on topic ...ish
my 40 doesnt care what size the tyres are, 36's or 33's it still uses the same obscene 4km per litre of fuel

Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:30 am
by crazyclark31
wopass wrote:back on topic ...ish
my 40 doesnt care what size the tyres are, 36's or 33's it still uses the same obscene 4km per litre of fuel

yeh but bet you have a hell of alot of fun doing those 4km/l
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:43 am
by 00falcon
As i was going to comment before...
On my '99 Wrangler (which has stellar fuel consumption specs any) when i changed from stock height on 31"ATs to 3" lift on 33" Silverstones...
Dare i say it, but much to my surprise, on a long trip, i think the L/100Ks actually dropped.
I was ready for an increase, but it never happened...
I understand larger tires roll further with every rotation, and that it also take more power to push it a said rotation.
but i was happily surprised with 25L to go 181Ks (GPS measured)= 13.8L/100Ks
All said and done... it does feel heavy at 100Ks going up hills tho...
Ideally i would re-gear... but not when i think im saving fuel...
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:53 am
by CLUMZ1
00falcon you're taking this thread too seriously.
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:29 pm
by 00falcon
CLUMZ1 wrote:00falcon you're taking this thread too seriously.
Told off for NOT TROLLING...
Damn... that's a first...
I still have oil leaks on my driveway tho...
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:46 pm
by mudlva
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:55 pm
by jervisad
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:19 pm
by Dirtydog
dam maybe i should get a jeep, wont have to worry about draining the oil lol
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:38 pm
by rokhound
Jeep and Landrover, "Putting oil back in the ground for over 60 yrs"

Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:41 pm
by 00falcon
Dirtydog wrote:dam maybe i should get a jeep, wont have to worry about draining the oil lol
My Jeep is my Blackbird... !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_BlackbirdThe Blackbird on the ground, leaks like a sieve, but in the air, at supersonics speeds, it tightens up, and is a weapon.
My Jeep is just protesting at being in the garage...

Jeeps dont leak oil... they mark there territory
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:37 pm
by mudlva
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:39 pm
by Dirtydog
00falcon wrote:Dirtydog wrote:dam maybe i should get a jeep, wont have to worry about draining the oil lol
My Jeep is my Blackbird... !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_BlackbirdThe Blackbird on the ground, leaks like a sieve, but in the air, at supersonics speeds, it tightens up, and is a weapon.
My Jeep is just protesting at being in the garage...

Jeeps dont leak oil... they mark there territory
unfortunatly as the engine heats up the oil gets thinner, so i think that means it doesnt want to go out for playtime and is probably pissing itself everytime you walk in the garage lol
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:05 am
by Paulballz
This is possibly your fourth thread about terrano concerning fuel usage..first one you wanted to know cheaper engine to bolt in then trans for better economy etc now this...tyres been covered thousands of times an you must not of had many other vehicles if your concerned of your fuel mileage in a diesel terrano...back to my very first reply Suzuki made 900cc engined cars that go cheap an also Honda city's are cheaper to run
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:26 am
by Taz
You need these clips on the bonnet and side of your Terrano mate if you're going to mess with tyre sizes.

Among some NASA level aerodynamic improvements, it will stop the Terrano from getting dusty which is something we all really struggle with. Dust can take a hard toll on a mans emotions.
Also, because they are placed before your wipers you will not need to upgrade them as previously mentioned. In fact, because of the air disruption rain doesn't even hit your windshield while you are driving with these bad boys installed.
You can also use them to hurricane proof your house

and there are currently talks about putting a giant one in Wellington Harbour to counter the wind problem.
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:57 am
by Dirtydog
hahahahahahahahaha
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:41 pm
by slide
Ah yes, vortex generators. Useful to reduce aerodynamic drag. Maybe contemplate lowering your vehicle also. This will lower the frontal area, improving coefficient of drag. However you will need to consider fitting an air dam to the front, and a diffuser to the rear for maximum gain from the reduced frontal area. Even going as far as getting masking tape and taping up all panel gaps and fitting moon centres to rims will all aid in your 99mpg aims.
However I suggest the best impovement will be fitting as small as possible road tyres, and low ratio gearing to diff. (Don't worry about swapping front to match, as gravel road will only require 2wd.) This should alter the odometer enough to good real good perceived gains.
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:24 pm
by fish
kiwinoz wrote:whats redtube
is that a serious question?
its the best place on the net
Re: does wheel size offect fuel consumption
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:26 pm
by fish
Paulballz wrote:This is possibly your fourth thread about terrano concerning fuel usage..first one you wanted to know cheaper engine to bolt in then trans for better economy etc now this...tyres been covered thousands of times an you must not of had many other vehicles if your concerned of your fuel mileage in a diesel terrano...back to my very first reply Suzuki made 900cc engined cars that go cheap an also Honda city's are cheaper to run
fiat uno is a good one for gas, or a scooter