What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I didn't start tracking my mpg till after I installed 285s.

 

Good advice. I'll probably order it in the next couple weeks. I'll get a couple new gaskets too. I rushed the job too much. Was eager to get the fluid changed.

 

Believe it or not, these are some of the lightest E load 285’s on the market if not the lightest. Hell, one of the lightest in most sizes. I absolutely love mine, driving like an asshole (most of the time) I get 15. Normal, peaceful driving, I get 17. They have 25k on them so far and I have no doubts of hitting 50-60k. I’ll be getting them in a 35, especially since these in a 35 weigh less than a 285 ridge grappler or wildpeak.

 

Honestly I'm surprised they even gave you grief for that. It's a stock sized option for Tacomas that technically arent any different than yours. I'm glad they didnt give you anymore trouble than that. It's a great tire for sure. That and the XLT A/S (same tire technically, just a diff name)

 

Are your currents the 265/70r16? The 265/75 wont rub and nets you about a 32" inch tire and doesnt rub. I didnt rub until I went to 33's

 

I always forget to post in here, but here's what I've done lately:

New to me wheels and tires:



then immediately went wheeling at Rausch Creek:







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6no8lTAMwY&feature=youtu.be

Cleaned her up and started testing a new SideRide Rack Mount:



Threw a new trasharoo and the RTT on:




Added a Vent to my fuel Jerry:


Quick rattle can color match to the grill:





And then tested more SideRide Mounts:

 

I have coilovers and UCA's up front at like 2.5 or 3" of lift I think? And my 285/75's rubbed the hell out of the fenders until I cut the lower corners off. Had the CMC done as well. I'm also running a spacer up front to match the width of my rears, I had to put spacers there to clear my 2.5x12's. For what it's worth they didnt rub before I put the spacers up front. But I just have stock 2004 TRD wheels

 

I’ve owned 3 2nd gen Tacoma’s (all V6 MT) and have never got anything above 14MPG. In fact I just put 285s on mine, and they are heavyyyy and my MPGs are still 14.

 

MT-90 is available on Amazon also.

 

What flares are those? How do you like the headlights?

 

I used to get about 17 (nearly identical truck to yours, at least originally), with my 285's and other crap I'm at about 14 now. Are you correcting the mileage for your mpg calculation with the bigger tires?

 

The flares are Ebay ones meant for a longbed, but I made them fit (pretty easily) on my shortbed : https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-true-bolt-on-cheap-ebay-longbed-flares-on-a-shortbed.662065/

The headlights have great output and look great, but after running them for some time when it's cold there is a tad bit of moisture that appears. This is my 4th set of these as the manufacturer and I chased down the source. I sealed every set I got, and I bought all new sockets with fresh seals but still had moisture. No worries though they work!

 

Thanks man, build looks phenomenal

 

Thanks! I'm always chasing the ever eluding "perfect setup" for my needs and preferences

 

I do not, good point. I’ll give that a try! I also always drive 80 on the highway so I know that doesn’t help.

 

If you're indicating 80, you're actually going about 86 ish if your speedometer is not corrected. So, uh, niiiiiice I do mileage x 1.07 then divide by gallons. The 285s are about a 7% difference from the stock tires. I figured the 7% applies to indicated speed as well. Close enough for me anyway.

I average about 75-80 too, and it hurts my wallet lol

 

that’s exactly what I’ve been looking at. I have the ST Max now and it has been a great tire

 

How smooth are they on the road? Did you find a good deal somewhere?

 

Hell I gave up on worrying about mileage 2 days after buying the truck when I started bolting on all the armor and stuff