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Wheel /tire dilemma !!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by s1nner, Feb 17, 2013.

  1. Feb 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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    s1nner

    s1nner [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Alright I have been running 36x15.50 atz's on 16x12 mt wheels forever and it's time for a change. I just traded for a set of 18x12 fuel hostages and I'm planning on running 37x13.50s, but I just tried on a set of 37x15.50s on 15x10 steel wheels and I'm really digging that. The only reason I want to move up to 18s is so I can lose the spacer.... Opinions? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1361132623.377131.jpg
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    This is the old setup
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  2. Feb 17, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    s1nner

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    The new wheels. I'm hopefully getting the 37-13.50 toyos In the next week or so
     
  3. Feb 17, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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    YotaOverAll

    YotaOverAll Backyard Performance

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    I like the Toyos! Nice truck too!
     
  4. Feb 17, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  5. Feb 17, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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    650H1

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    you must have 5.29 gears.... else the truck has 0 sack.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    Actually stock gear and a 6 spd. You would be surprised, it is still pretty quick. I do want gears though
     
  7. Feb 17, 2013 at 5:03 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    37s on the 15s looks better
     
  8. Feb 17, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    I agree but I would have to run a 1.5" spacer
     
  9. Feb 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    WhiteStorm

    WhiteStorm Aim small, miss small.

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    Agreed. I would imagine that this truck also gets about the same MPGs as an M1 Abrams tank.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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    If I wanted good gas mileage I would have a Prius
     
  11. Feb 17, 2013 at 5:55 PM
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    I still get 15 mpg with 37's, and I'm running really heavy beadlocks too. 4.88's help a LOT.
     

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