Looking for best MPG

I currently have a 2009 4dr 4.0 V6 trd lifted 3" on 33's. I plan on purchasing new tires in the next two weeks. Debating between a 285/55/20 or a 275/65/20. I am mostly looking for best mpg, most of my traveling is on the road. I am mainly focused on the toyo RT and AT. Which size shall be the best tire size for mpg?

 

265/75/16

 

Otherwise, 33s and 20" wheels = shitty mileage.

 

I was thinking that also . No matter what i will get shit gas mileage.

 

Look at tire load rating or weight. Heavier tire = bad gas mileage. Lighter tire = not as bad gas mileage. But 20s... no point in trying.

 

Truck.

 

Buy an extra set of rims with some light tires. I've got 2 sets of wheels, 1 set with the stock Dunlops (lightest tire available) and another set with Mickey Thompson STZs. The STZ definitely get worse mileage. I use the Dunlops in the winter (rain) and swap to the STZs in the summer. Depends on if you want to look bad ass all the time.....

 

http://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireRes...7&zipCode=&forFilters=false&performance=ALL#0

If you want better mpg you want to go as light as possible with low rolling resistance and close to stock size. Tire above at a 285/50 fits the bill.

Out of the two you selected, I would get the at in the p rated 275/55r20.

 

a lift and good MPG, not going to happen

 

The AT will likely be a little better than the RT. Toyo tires, however, are notoriously heavy. That said, I run really heavy Toyos - the M55 - in 255/85/16 because I want to know that my tires will be there for me at all times.

Smaller wheels with 265/75/16 (or 265/70/17) tires will give you the best mpg - if you offroad at all, go with load C rated tires. Everything is a compromise.

 

Buy a $100 Scangauge. That is best way to get decent MPG in my opinion. I can get 18 mpg city if I use the MPG trip calculator and ease the throttle. I get around 13 if I just drive normally. haha.

 

Not so....

3" lift. Average 21 mpg. Before lift.....Average 21 mpg. From what I understand, that's about as good as a 2nd gen will get. Lift had ZERO effect on mileage.

 

Don't use the skinny pedal as much. Or buy cheaper gas.

 

I'm sure he was referring to lift as a package deal. (Lift tires and or wheels). And 21 mpg averag... mythical unicorn??

 

yeah im calling bullshit on that too.

ONLY time i get above 20mpg even stock on my 4x4 is if i keep speeds under 60mph and no wind.

 

I always get good mileage from whatever I drive. On some road trips where I can maintain 60 to 65 mph, I've seen 23+ with this Tacoma. Just drive 'em like there's an egg under the gas pedal.

There are those with theories of why a lift kit will kill mileage. I found it to have NO effect. On my 4th Tacoma/17th 4wd. Never had a lift hurt (or help) mileage.

 

Call it whatever pleases you. Facts are facts....Your inability to grasp facts doesn't change them.

 

Difference between flatlanders and the rest of the country is 3-5 MPG? Ah right. Oh and facts also need supporting proof btw.

 

Got all the proof I need....Not interested or concerned with proving anything to self proclaimed "experts".....

 

All I'm saying is you say I get "X" mpg on a forum and the rest of us should just trust you while a lot of us never get over 20mpg with a 4.0. Just pointing that out don't get all pissy now.