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would bigger tires effect my gas mileage and power?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by toyota2.74x4, Mar 15, 2014.

  1. Mar 15, 2014 at 9:43 PM
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    toyota2.74x4

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    2010 2.7 4x4 5 speed i currently have factory 245 75 16 i would like to put bigger tires would it effect gas mileage and power? here a pic of my truck let me know what else i could add to the trucks thanks:)

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  2. Mar 15, 2014 at 9:43 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Yes
     
  3. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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    Yes.

    I put 31's on my '94 and it was the biggest mistake I ever made with that truck.
    I would have been better off tying a boat anchor to the bumper.
     
  4. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:29 PM
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    that what i'm thinking just buying the factory tire size again oh well.
     
  5. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:29 PM
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    CanisLupus

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    Affect

    And yes.

    Matt
     
  6. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:35 PM
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    Yes the bigger the tire the more power it takes to spin the wheel. If you want bigger tires be prepared to regear and supercharge,
     
  7. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:39 PM
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  8. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:42 PM
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    I might go wider with mine, but I'll be keeping the diameter within 3%
     
  9. Mar 15, 2014 at 10:50 PM
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    I've definitely noticed bit reduced power, but I drive like an old lady anyway. Whenever I DO need to get up and go quickly, it'll still scoot.
     

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