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What's your MPG with 33x12.5

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by xTACOMAx, Sep 10, 2015.

  1. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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    xTACOMAx

    xTACOMAx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    In looking into buying a set of 33x12.5 but was wondering what kind of MPG would I be getting with this tire size? Thanks!
     
  2. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    S and J

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    Went from stock to nitto trail grappler 285/75/16. 19 average to 16, 4.0l v6
     
  3. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    ramonortiz55

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    I was averaging 15.5 with 275s.

    Im gussing the 285s would be aroud the same.
     
  4. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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    Are you going to 33's from stock?

    I average 16.5 with lots of hwy driving. Not even close to that if it's not hwy (285/70/17)
     
  5. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    xTACOMAx

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    No I'm running 285/60r18 right now and I average 19.0 on high way which is all I drive
     
  6. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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    Chad7088

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    I was averaging 17 with 295/70/17 hankook dynapro ATM.....switched to Nitto trail grapplers M/T same size....now getting about 15.5
     
  7. Sep 10, 2015 at 1:58 PM
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    I get an average of 13.5 miles per gal. I run 285x70x17 Goodyear MTR-K with a steel plate bumper from Demello and sliders from BAMF and 3" OME full lift kit
     
  8. Sep 11, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Ok thanks guys I'll prolly be buyin a set of nitto trail grapplers or toyo open country rt in the size 285/55r20 just bought a set of fuel mavericks 20x10
     
  9. Sep 11, 2015 at 8:05 PM
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    I went from 21mpg when I was stock to 16mpg. Granted my 33s are 72lbs a piece...
     
  10. Sep 11, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    What is best tire upgrade for snow and aggressive appearance with least effect to mpg? Getting 19.5 with stock right now And loving that.
     
  11. Sep 11, 2015 at 9:52 PM
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    Capt. Obvious

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    Lighter is better. Going with a 20x10 wheel isn't going to help you any. Not sure if they come in 20" sizes, but Hankook Dynapro ATMs are one of the lightest tires you'll find that are decently aggressive looking.
     
  12. Sep 11, 2015 at 9:58 PM
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    My 33x11.5 nitto trail grapplers on 20" rims get me 14mpg in town.
     
  13. Oct 4, 2015 at 6:36 AM
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    Is your truck lifted or stock height? And, do you have any rubbing?
     
  14. Oct 4, 2015 at 7:19 AM
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    Lifted 3" in front and 1" in rear and it rubbed on the inter finder and a small part of the bumper
     
  15. Oct 4, 2015 at 7:51 AM
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    Thanks for the response. I was curious if 285-60-18's would fit on a tacoma with no lift.
     
  16. Oct 4, 2015 at 7:52 AM
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    No problem man
     
  17. Oct 4, 2015 at 8:28 AM
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    I'm using 305/65/17 tires which are 33x12x17. With the typical bolt on mods (I/E/H)

    I do 95% city (stop-n-go) driving and get around 13.5 to 14.0 mpgs.
     
  18. Oct 4, 2015 at 8:31 AM
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    I just got 285/55r20 with 20x10 fuel Mavericks and all I drive is high-way and I average 16.2 running 70 and 17.0 running 60
     
  19. Oct 4, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    I run the Toyo M55 in 255/85/16 and average 18.5 mpg with a bunch of weight in the truck. I just ordered a new set yesterday. They aren't cheap, but have them siped and they'll be the tire you're looking for.

    Edit: These are much narrower than the thread title, but are true 33s
     

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