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Effect of 35’s on longevity

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Noveske777, Oct 16, 2020.

  1. Oct 16, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    Noveske777

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    Are there measurable reported effects to going up a few tire sizes on performance and reliability? Are those 33s or 35s enough to detract from my Toyota’s reputation for reliability?
     
  2. Oct 16, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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    socalexpeditions

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    I'm too lazy to break it down for you, but in short:

    1. Tire sizes has nothing to do with reliability of the engine. Worst is if you go wheeling and bend a tie rod, rip a CV axle, snap a driveshaft, steering rack goes out, or maybe you strip axle shafts/gears (and you see this more with 35s+, and people who wheel hard). I haven't seen many issues on street driven trucks with big tires.

    2. Performance goes down. Heavier, bigger tires slow you down. Physics.

    3. Overall do bigger tires ask for more maintenance? No for 33s, maybe for 35s, definitely for 37s+. All depends how you drive.
     

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