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Axle gear ratios.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kruuuzn, Feb 17, 2020.

  1. Feb 17, 2020 at 8:03 AM
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    Kruuuzn

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    Sure it does.

    A taller tire (larger diameter) will turn slower at a given speed meaning lower rpms.
     
  2. Feb 17, 2020 at 8:05 AM
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    You assume it lets us stay in 6th gear @ 70. Or ever.
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    su.b.rat

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    no your numbers are wrong. stock is 30.6", either 265/70-16 or 265/65-17. that's what comes on the v6 trucks stock. increase your size lose your performance.
     
  4. Feb 17, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    Incorrect. Some v6's come stock with 245/75r16 as well
     
  5. Feb 17, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    SR?
     
  6. Feb 17, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    And sr5
     
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    He never mentioned changing the rim size. Only the sidewall size.
     
  8. Feb 17, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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    Kruuuzn

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    Awwww crap. Sorry bud. You're right. I screwed up.

    I meant to type 265/65/17 changing to 265/70/17.

    I'll be going from 30.5 to 31.6 tall. And yes, this will lose me some performance.

    But sometimes it's better to LOOK good than to FEEL good! :)
     
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