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33 12.5 or 31 10.5

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by fouillard13, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. Oct 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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    fouillard13

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    I am looking at buying some new duratracs and dont know if i want 31 10.5 or 33 10.5

    I have a 3.4 with 5 a speed and currently have 31.10.5 on my truck with a 3 inch lift. I think 33s would look better but would they rob me of power and mpg? compared to 31 10.5
     
  2. Oct 8, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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    gear ratio...in your dorm jam
     
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    i think im going to do a 31 10.5 15 duratrac from discount tire
     
  4. Oct 8, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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    Go 33/10.5. I loved mine
     
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    I'd get the 235/85/16's they will be the best for power and mileage... plus I personally like the tall skinny look
     
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    33x12.5 kill e mpgs and hit the power. 33x10.5s would be better but only BFG makes that size now I believe
     
  7. Oct 9, 2013 at 6:35 AM
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    ^Yeah, the 33/12.5s kill mpgs. I think the Toyos come in a 33/10.5 too though
     
  8. Oct 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    If I had the 5 speed manual I'd go 33. From what I understand, it can handle the bigger tires easier.
     
  9. Oct 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM
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    I put on a 2 1/2 inch lift and 33 12.50 Procomp X-terrains a couple of weeks ago after running 31's for the last 11 years. Truck is a '99 with the 3.4 and auto tranny. I have noticed a small loss of power upon acceleration from a stop and a drop of 1 - 2 mpg but I expected this. I plan on doing the deckplate mod in a few weeks and hopefully bring back some of the power and mpg that I have lost. Other than that I am happy as my Tacoma looks badass now. :)
     
  10. Oct 9, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    damn i am torn i dont know what i want. 33 or 31 duratracs. they are pretty close in price i know my truck would look better with 33s
     
  11. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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    so for a guy to put 33 125 15 duratras on a tacoma with 3 inch lift and a 5 speed 3.4 would it be a noticable difference from 33s. its my dailey driver. i get 500 km to a tnka right now
     
  12. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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    yes it will be noticeble. Much bigger rolling mass and more weight. You will notice.
     
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    265/75/16's don't look terrible with a 3" lift. So if you're worried about keeping good mpg's then those would be a good option.
    [​IMG]
     
  14. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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    tits. i think i am going to to do 31 duratracs. 4x inovation sliders and those ebay smoked led tail lights
     
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    my truck has 3 inch lift with 31s i dont mind the look. what are you running right now?
     
  16. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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    That picture was of my 96 Tacoma on 265/75/16 Buckshots. Mind you, they were very low on tread in that picture.


    I currently run 33x12.50x15 KM2's on my 03 Tacoma in this pic.
    [​IMG]
     
  17. Oct 10, 2013 at 6:34 AM
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    I paid less than 1k for my set of 33 10.5 BFG km2's from national tire and battery... Mounted balanced aligned

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  18. Oct 10, 2013 at 9:02 AM
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    Didn't kill my mpg too bad. We'll see once I get some armor :rolleyes:
     
  19. Oct 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    I would go 33x10.5 if I were you
     
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    Your tires look so much bigger than mine! :drool:
     

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