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I am now a Bro

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dnlskier, Sep 24, 2018.

  1. Sep 24, 2018 at 4:28 AM
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    dnlskier

    dnlskier [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I did it and pulled the trigger on some 267-70-R17 KO2's.:yes: Oh and to top my bro-self off, I unscrewed the front "chin strap." I will be honest, it helps the "stance" of the truck - now to find some mud :mudding:
     
  2. Sep 24, 2018 at 4:39 AM
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  3. Sep 24, 2018 at 4:54 AM
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    Welcome to <15mpg lol.
     
  4. Sep 24, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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    IMG_20180922_140330628.jpg I will get one after work - only have one of the tires right after they were installed.
     
  5. Sep 24, 2018 at 4:57 AM
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    I consistently got 22's to 24's in the summer with OEM Toyos, so I will be looking at MPG's to see how much they take a hit.
     
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  6. Sep 24, 2018 at 4:59 AM
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    Most people claim to lose 2-3 mpg with them. I lost right in that range, most people also claim to lose 1-2 by removing that chin spoiler. Not sure how accurate that is because I have never had one.
     
  7. Sep 24, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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    Not sure where you are at in the country, but with temps going down, we could start getting the dreaded winter gas soon, which won't help MPG's at all. Not sure when that starts getting sent around though.
     
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  8. Sep 24, 2018 at 5:08 AM
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    Yessir, I am in New Hampshire, so yup we get winter gas. Actually this is why I got new tires before the winter rush of folks and my Toyo's at 30k were pretty much done. If I remember correctly, I was 19's to 21s mpgs maybe - I will have to look in my post history or wait a month or two
     
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    Congrats, “bro”.
    KO2s are nice tires. Mine were great on paved and dirt roads. Mud though, that’s another story..
     
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  10. Sep 24, 2018 at 5:55 AM
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    Thanks man! I went back and forth between the Generals and these tire. Overall after 2 days ~150 miles I am very pleased As for the letters, I rolled the dice and thought white out would look great with the SSM and I think I guess right. Will get pics this afternoon.
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2018 at 6:32 AM
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    I definitely lost 1.5-2 mpg’s taking off the chin-strap in stock toyo’s, hand calculated.
     
  12. Sep 24, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    Looks great!
     
  13. Sep 25, 2018 at 4:19 AM
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    Pics or didn't happen. Wifey is making fun of me for taking pics of my truck
     
  14. Sep 25, 2018 at 4:22 AM
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    She doesn't understand...
     
  15. Sep 25, 2018 at 4:22 AM
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    Jibbs "When in doubt, throttle out!"

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    Nah you aren't <15 til dirty fives. Get on it OP!
     
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    Lol my truck must be a dud then. I was hovering right around the upper 14s to mid 15s until I recently had the new TSB applied.
     
  17. Sep 25, 2018 at 4:43 AM
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    I filled up yesterday afternoon. So after about ~50 miles I am at 21 mpg, but I will calc this tank on next fill up. I have about 5 hours of driving this weekend, so we will see.
     
  18. Sep 25, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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    Jibbs "When in doubt, throttle out!"

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    Do you rev limiter everywhere? If not yeah something is wrong lol
     
  19. Sep 25, 2018 at 5:03 AM
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    I got 16-18 stock. I now get 13-15 with 285/75/16 (33ish"). Used to be 12-13 before OVtune
     
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    Jibbs "When in doubt, throttle out!"

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    Boy those autos must completely suck lol. I'm on 315s and drive my truck like a race car and still get 14 around town and 15-17 on the highway
     

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