Need your advice - Lift & Tires

Hey guys,

I just purchased a 2016 Tacoma Off-Road 4x4, and so far I'm loving it. Previous to this truck, I did have a 2013 Tacoma TRD Sport 2WD with the Icon stg2 suspension kit, and Nitto's Terra grapplers 285/75/17. Those with 2016 that have done lift/tires... have you guys experienced the following?

- Handling loss compared to stock?
- Huge drop in MPG?
- Ride quality (feeling bumps on the road, noises, loudness on tires)
- Brakes working harder than normal due to weight on tires/rims
- Any squeaks coming from the rear leafs?

I ask these questions, because I experienced all of the above when I did my last build on my 2013. Not sure if it's the setup that I did that caused all of these things from happening, or If I should do something different with my 2016? any 2016 owners that have a lift with tires experiencing what I went through?

I'm comparing my stock 2016 to my 2013 that had a 3" lift with 285-75-17 and this one drives like a dream lol... I guess that's why I'm asking because I don't want to lose that, but yet I want the looks of my previous 2013.

Thanks!

 

Only issue I have had so far is 265/70/R17 KO2 tires rubber on my OEM mud flaps both before and after lift (ToyTec Boss 2.0 with AAL). Handles great, ride is great, no squeaks, no loss in mpg that i can notice.