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Fuel Consumption
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:40 am
by Pep
Hi
I'm considering getting my rear diff welded (until i can afford an air locker)
how will that affect tyre wear in normal highway CBD driving, and will it effect fuel Consumption
Thanks
Pep
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:00 am
by nickw86au
christover1 wrote:nickw86au wrote:I'm just curious - how much do they affect tyre wear? (i.e. when using as a daily driver) Anyone out there know?
It depends on your driving style, where you drive, how far, type of tread etc.
I have a welded rear diff, for about 5years, and mines a daily driver. (LWB)
With high traction on road tyres, I can notice it on very tight turns.
With my Mongrel tyres I hardly notice its there.
You do need to change your driving style and give yourself time to get used to it. As with any other change or modifications.
My tire wear has been fine, my last set of mudders were on for 4 of those years and a year or so before the weld. They were still over 70% tread left when I sold em
christover
From
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... p?p=635781
I doubt that it alone will affect fuel consumption, but I could be wrong...
Cheers,
Nick
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:02 am
by joeblow
don't worry about feul,just keep some extra money around when you twist or break an axle.