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05-25-2008, 03:52 PM
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285 60 18 Tires
I have an 2001 3.0 5 spd. It is geared too low, so I wanted to put the biggest tire possible on to correct the gearing and give the X a unique look.
I decieded on the Fierce ST 285 60 18. The tires fit perfect and look good. Does anyone have a good idea about the effect on my MPG that is displayed? My asumption was that it would be higher than indicated, but I am not sure by how much. Last edited by ba82 : 05-25-2008 at 06:39 PM. 
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05-25-2008, 06:30 PM
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It's a Goodyear brand...looks pretty good. I hear you on the high gear'd
3.0 5 Spd, lol! A cursory comparo shows ~7+% less wheel revs, at cruise, all things being equal. Not sure if that really translates to more than a few hundred engine rpms, at cruise, but worth a try. GL,mD
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05-26-2008, 12:18 PM
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 That is some huge sidewall....the biggest I've eve seen on an X5. I'm not so sure this is a good idea to try to increase gearing on your X.
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05-26-2008, 12:35 PM
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Why might you think that its not a good idea? It has served its purpose with no down side that I am aware of.
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05-26-2008, 09:17 PM
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Is your windsheild tinted?
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