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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CaptainBart45, Jul 15, 2022.

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  1. Jul 15, 2022 at 8:19 AM
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    I am thinking about running 4 donuts wheel/tires on my tacoma until the gas prices come down a bit. Anyone know what is a good size donut, wheel tire combo, for the tacoma. I figure I'll stay off the interstate for the most part.
     
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    Just a wild guess but stock size of 245 75 16 would probably be most optimal. :rolleyes:
     
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    A bicycle makes more sense.
     
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    Just put stock size 265-65-17 Michelins on it and call it good. Donuts won't get you much better than that.

    Alternatively, calculate your possible ROI on a set of tires vs a moped, since you have the option of staying off the interstate.


    And this might be the first donut thread that has a chance of not getting axed. :cookiemonster:
     
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    will the donuts last two years?
     
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    Will the gas savings over the period off set the cost of the doughnuts?
    Used wheels $50 ea.
    New cheap 265/75/16 tires $125 ea.
    Mounting balancing tax. $20 ea. min.
    Total around $780.00 for possibly an extra 1-2 mpg.

    My math may be a little rusty but. All rough estimates...
    2 mpg increase on a 20 gal tank. = 40 extra miles per tank. at 18 mpg ='s 2 gal savings per tank.
    2 gal @ $5/gal = $10 savings/tank. $780/10=78 tanks needed for ROI.
    400 miles per tank X 78 tanks = 31,200 miles need to recoup money spent on doughnuts.
    If you drive 15,000 miles a year. It'll take over 2 years just to break even.

    A 3.5 V6 4X4 DC will get over 20 mpg if driven properly. Even with oversize tires.
    I think I'd just learn how to drive better.
     
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    And that's at $5 per. I don't know about other neighborhoods, but it's already creeping back down where I'm at.

    Yesterday's fillup was at 3.80. :anonymous:


    I calculated that $4.90 was my breakeven between using the truck as a commuter and a one-month rail/bus pass. I hope not to see that. :anonymous::anonymous:
     
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    Youre better off skipping 4 donuts a week for weight reduction
     
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    I have seen a couple bros on the local FB pages looking to trade or sell their bronuts for smaller wheels/tires since gas shot up. I didn't want to ruin a good deal for someone in the market that could use math :D
     
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