I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
Roof rack will kill gas mileage for sure...more so on the highway than in town...to keep on topic,thats why you keep all the junk in the trunkHeavier tires will heart more in town than on the open highway...once you get them up to speed they maintain it better.
I have considered taking it off, but cosmetically, I think its awesome, and then where would I mount my CB antenna?!!!