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265/70R17's with a 2.5"+ lift?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SandiestTaco, Feb 9, 2016.

  1. Mar 31, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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    Will 285 affect my performance and mpg?
     
  2. Mar 31, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    Being a bigger heavier tire, you'll feel a loss in power, and lower MPGs. I don't have any numbers for you, but do expect to fill up more often.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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    Right on. Thanks. As in tired. Top of ur head Nitto grapplers g2, bfgs ko2, copper, or Falkeen, I'm not doing no off-roading.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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    I live in southern CA
     
  5. Mar 31, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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    I couldn't tell you off the top of my head, look up some reviews. KO2s and nitro grapples are all terrains meant for off roading, so maybe rule those out lol.
     
  6. Mar 31, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    prolly cuz he likes the look.... :devil:
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2016 at 3:28 PM
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    It sure will. You will suffer mostly on the street with stop and go. Bigger heavier tires take more power to get going. Also my VSC was more sensitive with 285's than 265's. Doing u-turns set them off unless I go real slow. This was with my 2011. For my 2015, I'm sticking with 265's.
     
  8. Mar 31, 2016 at 3:32 PM
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    Nice I have 2011. What wheels did u end up with?
     
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    I went with K02 C rated... 265/70/17, I don't offroad and I love em. lost 1-2 mpg and they are slightly louder. Look is way improved. Will do wheels down the road to get a big more offset. Aint nothing wrong with making your truck look good. I could ask why would anyone want to offroad with a brand new $35K truck? :eek:
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2016 at 3:44 PM
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    I used XD revolvers. MPG's loss with 285/70R17 (duractrac load D) compared to 265/70R17 is noticeable. City was around 14-15 and hwy was 16-17. Best I can do highway driving real light with no incline is about 19.

    I also had to do a VSC/ABS off switch as I couldn't get up the mountain without setting the VSC off at every turn - even after resetting the VSC.

    I'm running 265/75R16's now and my average is 17-18 city/highway mix. Strictly hwy, I can get 20-22.
     
  11. Mar 31, 2016 at 3:45 PM
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    can i fit 265/70/16 on a stock 4x4 with no lift, and no rubbing
     
  12. Mar 31, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    Nice!! As for ratings how important are they?
     
  13. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    Toytec Boss Lift, Fuel Trophy Wheels and Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 285/70/17's
    You should be able to.
     
  14. Apr 2, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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    265/70/16 is the stock tire size on the TRD Off-road. You can also go up to 265/75/16 on a stock Tacoma without a lift and no rubbing.
     
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    This is my 2015 with 5100s with eibach coils and rear AAL, I'm doing some minor trimming this is on the 2 clip of the shock without the extra top plate but doesn't rub to much mainly at full lock hitting a crater pot hole or ditch
     
  16. Apr 6, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    OME w/ dakars, Method NV 17", 275/70/17 Cooper AT3
    Those are 265/70/17???
     
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    They are 285/70r17
     
  18. Apr 7, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    Man those are nice!
     
  19. Apr 7, 2016 at 7:59 AM
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    Any update? Hoping they do not look to small! Same lift and tire size I am looking at.
     

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