What speeds do you guys like to run?

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  1. SmoothBore

    SmoothBore Medium Load Member

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    There’s no right answer, you put it in mid to low 60’s you’re dealing with mega carriers. 70+ you’re dealing with the cars that think the want to go faster, but not behind a semi and you’re playing leap frog all day passing each other. It’s exhausting….59-61 range.
     
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  3. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    Faster then you.
     
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  4. Gridaxe5588

    Gridaxe5588 Light Load Member

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    I run 68/70 gets me the best fuel mileage and I don't feel like I need to hold my finger up in a visual line with a still object to make sure I'm moving lol
     
  5. PaulMinternational

    PaulMinternational Road Train Member

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    Traffic flow determines my average speed. Most times its between 3 to 5 of the posted limit.
     
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  6. Lostmykey

    Lostmykey Medium Load Member

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    The limit; in high traffic, I usually slow down to let the speedsters and weavers do their thing. I go 5 under on hwys thru town downtowns or residential.
     
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  7. Sirscrapntruckalot

    Sirscrapntruckalot Road Train Member

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    Slightly faster than that. I can go even slower if you tailgate me/act like a douche canoe. :)

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  8. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    Obviously not many chicken haulers here. :D
     
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  9. Canadianhauler21

    Canadianhauler21 Heavy Load Member

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  10. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    WFO. But seriously 3 to 5 over posted.
    If I held it on the floor I'd be out of tires soon in this summer heat.
     
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