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The SKINNY on skinny tires

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by LadyRed, Jan 19, 2018.

  1. Dec 13, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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    TheColoradoAthlete

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    2020 TRD OR DCSB with the following additional weight: Prinsu roof rack, Roam awning, CBI overland bars, Smittybilt tent, RCI sliders, and some light shit bolted to the rack (axe, shovel, recovery boards). No bumpers or winch yet.

    Tires: 255/85/16 Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T on stock 2020 TRD Off-road wheels

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  2. Dec 13, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    CorsoTaco

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    Looks great.
    Which AAL did you go with?
     
  3. Dec 13, 2021 at 10:11 AM
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    TheColoradoAthlete

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  4. Dec 15, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    asanelli

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    Loving my 255/80/17s. Great clearance and great gas mileage. Still getting 17.5 MPG combined.
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2021 at 12:28 PM
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    Backdoc

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    What am I doing wrong? I went to a 235/85/16 Cooper ST Maxx and I went from 20.5 to 17mpg. I am still only using the computer on the truck for MPG so I may need to check my mileage between fill ups and see if it is accurate.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    asanelli

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    Well this is what I do.
    I read the dash display which gets 16.4. Then I calculate using how much it take gas to fill the tank to 1 click. This calculates to close the computer the display. Then I take an add 5% to the MPG, since the tires are 5% slower than than stock. Which gets me close to 17.5.
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    Backdoc

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    Ok, I will get on the wheel/tire calculator and figure out the percentage. I went from 245/75/16's to 235/85/16's so it should be different. Thanks for the help.
     
  8. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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    This thread is exactly what I needed as I begin saving for new rubbers
     
  9. Dec 15, 2021 at 2:20 PM
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    What tire was the 245/75?
    235/85/16 ST Maxx is 51 lbs with a pretty aggressive tread.
    For comparison same size AT3 LT is 43 lbs.
     
  10. Dec 15, 2021 at 2:28 PM
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    The Firestone Destination car tires that come on the SR5's
     
  11. Dec 15, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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    Right on happy tinkering. I have gotten 22 mpg on long road trips.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2021 at 5:56 AM
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    Quick search puts them at about 31 lbs per tire. So you added 4x 20 lbs of rotational mass and more rolling resistance with aggressive tread. Plus your fuel calculation (and speedometer) is probably a bit off because of the 4% increase in diameter.
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2021 at 7:14 AM
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    Sweet 4Runner :thumbsup:
     
  14. Dec 17, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    Does load range play a factor with ride quality and off road use ?
     
  15. Dec 17, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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    Yes.
     
  16. Dec 17, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    With which tires?

    Honestly with these skinny tires I just want ones that get the best MPG (Counter intuitive for E rated 33's) and do the best in Snow/Ice (Counter intuitive for skinny mud terrains) stiffness who cares, noise who cares!

    Any input is awesome
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Check out the Mastercraft Courser CXT. Those are the ones I'm going with once my Pro arrives.
     
  18. Dec 17, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    Sorry for the delay on this, I’ve had some happenings in my life that have been extremely distracting. The truck has taken a back seat for a bit, but this is the best pic I can grab for now of the front. It’s not a really good representation but I didn’t want to leave you waiting any longer. I’ll try to get some better shots once my life calms down a bit.
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  19. Dec 17, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    Thanks man. Hope things calm down for you soon!
     
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  20. Dec 18, 2021 at 7:03 AM
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    Since I’am new to the tacoma, with the 2 inch trd lift and factory wheels, should I go with 235/85 16, or 255/85 16? Thanks
     
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