I've put bigger tyres on (35-inch Micky Thompson) and ever since my fuel economy is horrible. Do you guys think if I put my Patrol to the mechanic and get my diffs re-geared I would gain better fuel economy? It's quiet sluggish on the road and I haven't used the 5th gear for quite a while. Re-gearing would cost me about 1500 aud and I only get that through my financial adviser (my wify, lol) if this comes with an improved fuel economoy.
I've put bigger tyres on (35-inch Micky Thompson) and ever since my fuel economy is horrible. Do you guys think if I put my Patrol to the mechanic and get my diffs re-geared I would gain better fuel economy? It's quiet sluggish on the road and I haven't used the 5th gear for quite a while. Re-gearing would cost me about 1500 aud and I only get that through my financial adviser (my wify, lol) if this comes with an improved fuel economoy.
Oh, and gotta ask... Where can you get your diffs re-geared for $1500...? GQ's are $1200 per end, and that's just for the actual gears, not installation... I would have thought GU's would be similar if not more...? I need a better parts shop... hehe...
Any suggestions / comment ( current tyres Pirelli Scorpion Atr - 275/65 R17)
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