Lift, tires and wheels for 2012, 4banger, regular cab

My 2012, 4cyl, manual, regular cab is approaching 50K. This summer going to upgrade tires/wheels and maybe lift a bit.

Thinking of leveling shocks for the front, it sits about a half inch lower than the rear which has a topper on it.

Nicer wheels and a little bigger tires, but don't want to kill performance and gas mileage. Currently getting around 25mpg mostly around 65mpg, some city driving.

Suggestions on tires/wheels, lift/leveling needed. What kind of hit will I take on gas mileage/performance?

 

As a 5 speed manual RC owner with a small lift and tires, your gas mileage will never be 25mpg. 19-20, if your baby it around.

You could change your gears to 4.88s and get some power back with the tires, but that isn't a cheap addition compared to the wheel and tire upgrade.

The way I see it is like this; it isn't shit for gas mileage, but it looks good!

 

Get some of those forged Ivan Stewart wheels and go tall and skinny on the tires!

Keeps the weight down still looks mean.

 

When i put these taller tires ,wider wheels,and 2.5 inch lift i started sucking gas and power.it is true you will not get 25 mpg anymore.

 

4.88s would be over geared for anything less than a 34. Just FYI. Run skinnies if you're super concerned

 

You could always put a 1/2 inch leveling kit, or bilstein 5100s at the lowest setting. You should be able to fit 265/75/16 without cutting, that size is available in p rated tires, there cheaper and won't loose as much power or mpgs with 265/75 like the next size up 285/75

 

Larger tires will kill your mpg. Be sure to stick to P rated and the lower rolling resistance the better. Something like Michelin Defender LTX MS (MS2's) in a 265-75 tops. 265-70 would be much better on mpg-- Slightly "fatter" but same height as 245-75. They do give a slightly more rugged look without sacrificing too much.

 

Mine is lifted 2" up front and about 3/4 out back and 16x8 wheels with 265/70/16s. The bed has a tonneau cover. It is 5 spd prerunner and does good to pull anything over 20 avg for a tank. It will get max of 23mpg on torque app mpg display at about 2500 rpm on flat frwy with cruise set with no gusty winds with AC running. Speed is right at 67 in 5th @ 25-2600rpm. Is what it is............

 

I have Bilstein 5100s with the front set on .85" and the 4 pack rear leafs. It sits pretty level. I have 265/75-16 LTX MS2 tires (non-LT).
I average a little over 22mpg. I like the look and the gas mileage.

 

For the love of God, if you want to use the truck off the pavement don't use a P rated tire

 

If they do use a p rated tire. Make sure you pack a good jack and a elec. Impact wrench. Plus patience.

 

Most any tire that has a slightly aggressive pattern is lt rated anyways.