Lift/ tires

Jibbs · Sep 19, 2017

255/85/16s don't have a big enough impact on fuel economy to deter someone from getting 33s on their truck in the easiest way possible, IMO.

There's a link in my sig to a thread full of information on that size in a variety of tires. I'm currently running KM2s with no issues and about 2 mpg loss, and will probably switch to the ST Maxx's for my next set for a little better on-road manners. The KM's are beasts in the mud but I can kick the back end out like an 86 on a road that's even a little wet. For the added capability and IMO great stance, that mpg loss is completely worth it, especially when the fuel economy sucks anyway

Mi2CaMatt · Sep 20, 2017

Rujack said: ↑

Mi2caMatt,

Any idea of the weight difference between those wheels and the trd aluminum ones?

Also, are you 6 speed or auto?
Click to expand...

I'm not sure the exact weight difference but it is significant ... the KM2 mounted on the steel feels like its almost twice as heavy as the Goodyears on the alloy.

My truck is a 6-speed manual ...

DriverSound · Sep 20, 2017

Mi2CaMatt said: ↑

I might be in the minority here, but the 255 80 R17s have improved my mileage ... plus no rubbing other than the mudflaps.

I have added a lot of weight to my truck and I usually don't even unpack it anymore on Sunday nights because I'm just going to have to pack it up again on Friday ... so in other words I'm running around town fully loaded most of the time. I was averaging 12.8 MPG with the 265s (C) and the stock suspension at 32 PSI ... with the taller/stiffer 255s (E) at 40 PSI and the stiffer OME springs (medium front/heavy rear) I am happy to report that I am now achieving 14.9 MPG ... did I mention that's with KM2s and not KO2s? I'm sure the stock 4.3 in the rear helps too, as 33s seem to be the sweet spot for the MT. Can't take curved on-ramps as fast as I used to but I don't care ... at least I'm not hitting my bump stops when I take a speed bump anymore.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...w-with-double-overdrive.387347/#post-10632126

Click to expand...

Stock height?

Rujack · Sep 25, 2017

Mi2CaMatt said: ↑

I'm not sure the exact weight difference but it is significant ... the KM2 mounted on the steel feels like its almost twice as heavy as the Goodyears on the alloy.

My truck is a 6-speed manual ...
Click to expand...

Good to know.

Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Lift/ tires

#41
Jibbs "When in doubt, throttle out!"

#42
Mi2CaMatt Well-Known Member

#43
DriverSound Señor Member

#44
Rujack Stop Global Whining

Products Discussed in

Log in or Sign up

Useful Searches

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Lift/ tires

#41 Jibbs "When in doubt, throttle out!"

#42 Mi2CaMatt Well-Known Member

#43 DriverSound Señor Member

#44 Rujack Stop Global Whining

Products Discussed in Entire Site Forum: 3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)

#41
Jibbs "When in doubt, throttle out!"

#42
Mi2CaMatt Well-Known Member

#43
DriverSound Señor Member

#44
Rujack Stop Global Whining

Products Discussed in