I'm a little surprised by the MPG loss reports-harder rubber, less sidewall flexing, less rubber on the road (with any load at all) should mean less heat & less fuel consumption. Unless we're comparing mud tires to all-season P metric, I'm not getting it.
In my case that I referenced, the LT tire I choose is a somewhat mild tread A/T, and 12 lbs heavier than the OEM all-season P-metric. The difference in weight is definitely a factor.
The new tires are vastly better in the wet, snow, and 4wd trails. Obviously they'd be lacking in deep mud. But in some moderate mud they did fine. On-road they are nearly as quiet as the OEM tires. They're just a better all-around tire for an SUV that doesn't see only dry pavement.
The OEM tires: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...ewall=Blackwall&partnum=67SR7AT20V2&tab=Sizes
The tires that replaced the OEM tires: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar+A/T+G015&sidewall=Outlined White Letters&partnum=67SR7G015OWLV2&tab=Sizes
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