Questions about 2017 Tacoma lift and tires

I am new to the site. I thought I posted this yesterday but can't find it.

Is there any concerns with gears and shifting in general with adding a lift or larger tires?

Some local dealers have new Tacomas with 3" and 6" lifts. Just curious as to what I should expect. I currently have a 2012 Tundra on 35's. and it rides great. I issues. But gas is killing me.

Also what MPG do lifted tacomas. Generally get??? Thanks

 

Yes I would be concerned. Many guys running 33's or 285s are regearing the rear diff to bring some better power and torque back to the truck to 4.88's which can cost a lot of money...upwards of two grand.

Largest tire I would run is 265/70/17 or 265/75/16. See my links below for a solid performing lift (6112/5160 combo) write up. Also see the links below in my sig for tire fitment and lift Q&A.

MPG impact depends on size of tire, how much bigger and heavier it is compared to stock but also how you drive etc. There is no one easy answer to this. I have seen some guys running 265/70/17 which are only very slightly larger than the stock size and they lose anywhere from 1 to 3MPGs on average. Guys running 285s /33's are probably seeing losses in the 4 to 5mpg average overall based on feedback I've seen here. Your gas mileage with 33's will probably drop to 15mpg average if you're lucky. Again depends how you drive, lots of city or highway? etc.

Too many variables to say for sure. There are some guys who struggle to get 18mpg in this truck STOCK. Others are getting 20mpg or 21 stock. There is a very wide variation on fuel economy on these trucks. It's really not much better than the 2nd gen Tacomas. Go look at Fuelly.... the averages overall are under 19mpg for the turd gen Tacoma.

I would not recommend ANY lift over 3". In fact I would keep to 2" or less.

 

Wow. That's crazy. I appreciate the info. That makes me not want one now. My Tundra with 35's is a beast and gets 15 mph. Hmm. What to do. Thanks!!

 

You really will miss that V8 and yes the fuel economy is going to take a big hit when you strap big tires on this little V6. It has to work extra hard to turn those large tires. A v8 is better suited to handle more weight efficiently.