MPG effects of leveling kit on ‘17 Tacoma?

I’m considering purchasing a leveling kit for my 2017 TRD Off Road and am curious as to just how much it will affect gas mileage. I travel anywhere from 60-80 miles round trip for work 4-5 times a week and right now I’m getting around 22-23mpg. I want the look of a leveling kit, plus the ability to get some slightly larger tires when it comes time, but if it’s gonna absolutely kill my mileage then it might not be worth it.

Does anyone have any advice on this?

Thanks,
Max

 

In short, the leveling kit in itself will not kill your gas mileage (not enough to really make a difference). Larger/heavier tires will however. Load range e tires (10 ply) are heavier than say load range c tires (6 ply). People who offroad frequently often purchase 10 ply’s for the thicker sidewall. If you move up in tire sizes, your mileage will be effected. I run KO2’s in 265/75/r16 range E and get around 15 mpg’s around the city or 18 highway.

 

I'm lifted in the front about 2 1/2 and the rear 1 inch not including the slight lift because of the slightly larger tires. I run 265/70/17 Toyo Open Country at2s and they are in a SL rating. Sothe weight of the new tires and 4runner sema wheels are almost the same weight I didn't see hardly any decrease in mileage. Get an SL rated tire any you should be fine.

 

The mpg impact with the leveling kit alone will be negligible. I'd encourage you to add the leveling kit before switching tires so you can verify just how little the mpg changes.