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Will lift and wider tires change mpg?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jeremy15, Dec 29, 2017.

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  1. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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    Im about to put a set of bilsteins on my 2012 Tacoma at 1.75 inches in the front only and I was also going to go up an half inch in width from 16x7.5 stock rims to 16x8 w/ 245/60/r16. How many mpg will I lose if I usually average about 21 mpg?
     
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  2. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    More weight = less MPG

    EDIT: Larger rotating mass will lower MPGs as well.

    What material will the new wheels be? Steel or alloy? Load rating of the new tires as well?
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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    Yes, I have 255/85r16, a 2 inch lift and I only get 240 miles on a full tank. It also depends on how you drive too.
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    I went up one size, added 5 LBs per tire, my MPG went down ~1 MPG.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    Google can also answer these questions :D
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    Yes google brought me here and the best answers are from experienced Tacoma owners
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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    21 mpg? Jesus I would kill for that. I just filled up, fuel light on, 17.4 gallons, 232.9 miles on trip meter= 13.38 mpg
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    My trucks a Prerunner and its not been modified at all so that's probably why. What have you upgraded on your truck?
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    Not sure about the load rating but the rims are pro comp alloy.
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Yep. Down. How much depends on a few variables you've not mentioned.

    Always best to know exactly what you are buying and why. Other than just for looks.
     
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    :bananadead::bananadead: Yes, quite a bit
     
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    Not much, just little stuff mostly. Running 265/75/17 Ko2s, but it was like that before those.
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    Well 4x4 makes a big difference I guess. I plan on going up in tire size to 265 in the future but I'm trying to avoid losing my 21 mpg.
     
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  15. Dec 29, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    I get 10.4 mpg according to my ultra gauge :anonymous:

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    Lots of weight. But I wouldn’t trade my truck. I love it
     
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    Which variables? I'm trying to find a combination of right size tire to match with the rims to decrease my mpg as little as possible.
     
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    IMHO, You already bought a truck. You're fighting an uphill battle trying to mod it and keep MPG's the same or have minimal change. Either say fuck it and not worry about MPG or sell it and get something even more fuel efficient.
     
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    Unsprung weight package of wheel/tire combo. Increased rolling resistance of tire selection. Effective gear ratio reduction by using taller tires, which makes low end performance suffer. Usually compensated by the expense of regearing or a heavier foot. Increased wind resistance of a lift on something that's already a brick.

    I'm not trying to dissuade you. Or figure out your answer for you. Just to point out it will worsen, and by how much will be impacted by several things.

    So, as @geekhouse23 says, if MPG is your big concern, either leave it alone or trade it.
     
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