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For those who put bigger tires on a 2016

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by YDCtaco, Apr 17, 2016.

  1. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    YDCtaco

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    Since you have a 2016 with larger-than-stock tires, how have you managed not being able to use the fuel economy computers and the odometer/speedometer? I know the computer is not too accurate to begin with, but I don't won't to lose those features if I get bigger tires!
     
  2. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    It just reads what ever percent off. My speedo is 3mph off at 60-70. And it reads 7.5% lower mileage/economy
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    My 256/70/17's run 1 mph faster than stock with a GPS. No big deal.

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  4. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Mine are 255/80-17
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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    Alright... I really want to get a set of at2s in 265/75/16 or bigger. I just wish there was a way to recalibrate the computer to whatever tire size you have.

    Thanks everyone!
     
  6. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    Mine didn't read off as far as speed when I had 265/75's
     
  7. Apr 17, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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    Yeah, that was just an example. I am still searching about what I want to do with my truck. However I will probably go as long as I can with the stock tires.
     
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    Wluld a Hypertech unit work for you guys? Pretty sure they have dropped the 2016 line up
     
  9. Apr 17, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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  10. Apr 17, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    Ya. Plug in tire size and gear ratio and adjusts the speedometer. Idk how your fuel economy stuff works. It might fix that but the speedometer reading will be correct.
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2016 at 1:10 PM
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    Alright, I'll definitely look into it! Thanks
     
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    Icon Stage 1, Icon UCA's, Icon 3 Leaf Pack, Fuel Boost 17x9 +1 offset, Open Country MT 285/70/17
    Everything still works with my 33's. Just have to allow a few MPH's as shown on this screen grab from the TW Tire Size Calculator. Not sure how much it's affecting the fuel average. Stock the computer said 20-21mpg, now 16-17. All that said, the switch was totally worth it given the side by side comparison!
    Tire Calc.jpg Stock vs 33s.jpg
     
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  13. Apr 17, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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    Yeah, I guess I would just need to justify it for myself to get 33s. They do look a lot better though. Thanks
     
  14. Apr 17, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    You will need a lift unless you never hit any bumps
     
  15. Apr 17, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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    Oh yeah, but talking strictly tire size... 33s look great on a Tacoma
     
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  16. Apr 17, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    Yes they do

    image.jpg
     
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