285’s and MPG?

[Elfer1]

Hey All,

I’m new to the 4Runner world. Just picked up a ‘20 Venture and currently gathering everything for a lift (going with King 2.5’s front and back, SPC UCAs and 2” Icon coils in the rear). I’m planning on either 285/70s or 285/75s on the stock TRD wheels.

With this being my daily driver, I’d like to find the best tire option to maximize mpg. Was wondering if anyone running a lift and 285’s can offer any recommendations on which tires I should look at.

TIA!

 

[LandCruiser]

Wants to maximize mpg.

Does everything possible to minimize mpg.

Leave it stock if you care about mileage.

Depending on your tire choice and driving habits, post mods you can see mpgs in the 14-16 range.

ATs would be your best bet for an extra 0.5-1 mpg over MTs.

 

[Artie]

285 nitto all terrains. get about 16 around town, can touch 20 hwy

 

[Pedro367]

Find a C-Load all terrain in that size like a BFG KO2. Theyre much lighter than an E load. Otherwise, not much else you can do.

 

[Pistol Pietro]

Tires

I went with what is perhaps the most common pick... 285/70/17 BF Goodrich K02 C rated all terrains. I have them on TRD pro wheels with SPC UCAs. I wanted to keep the unsprung weight down. So far (5 months) I have been very happy. It drives great

 

[Xtremluck]

13-14 mpg highway, I think you bought the wrong vehicle if you care about gas mileage.

 

[ryguytheman]

I threw 285s on a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I've watched my long-maintained average of 16.5 MPG drop like a stone.

I'm probably getting ~15 MPG now. But I've got a fair amount of constant weight too.

MPG will go down, nothing you can do. The key is to accept that going in.

 

[Elfer1]

Wants to maximize mpg.

Does everything possible to minimize mpg.

Leave it stock if you care about mileage.

Depending on your tire choice and driving habits, post mods you can see mpgs in the 14-16 range.

ATs would be your best bet for an extra 0.5-1 mpg over MTs.

I'm simply looking for recommendations on types of 285 tires that will yield better mpg than others. I realize that I'm not going to get good mpg with my vehicle choice, but I don't see anything wrong with trying to get the best mpg that I can given my desired set up.

 

[Elfer1]

13-14 mpg highway, I think you bought the wrong vehicle if you care about gas mileage.

Again, I was looking for 285 tire recommendations that will yield better mpg than others.

 

[comtn4x4]

Again, I was looking for 285 tire recommendations that will yield better mpg than others.

There's a lot of variables in that. A less aggressive tire would do best for mpg. A MT probably not so much.

I get 15-16 on 285/75's FWIW.

 

[Elfer1]

I went with what is perhaps the most common pick... 285/70/17 BF Goodrich K02 C rated all terrains. I have them on TRD pro wheels with SPC UCAs. I wanted to keep the unsprung weight down. So far (5 months) I have been very happy. It drives great

Thanks for the insight. I figured the KO2's would be on the lower side of the spectrum due to their weight. I really like the way they look though. Any idea what your mpg is?

 

[ryguytheman]

Again, I was looking for 285 tire recommendations that will yield better mpg than others.

I think the hidden answer here is that your MPG will suck no matter what. If guys on here are running 285s or bigger, then gas mileage isn't a primary concern for them. And they're almost definitely running an AT or MT. So you're asking a question that doesn't have a great answer, because most people are like me and will say "MPG sucks, but oh well".

I think you'll save more money by finding a good deal on tires than you will hunting for a tire that gives you .01 more MPG.

Good luck!

 

[Elfer1]

There's a lot of variables in that. A less aggressive tire would do best for mpg. A MT probably not so much.

I get 15-16 on 285/75's FWIW.

Yep, I understand. I probably should have clarified that I'm only considering ATs. What I haven't really figured out yet from the research that I've done is what rating and type of sidewall is better for maximizing mpg. I won't be doing much off-roading simply because I live in one of the flattest states in the country (Nebraska) and there really aren't any trails nearby.

 

[LandCruiser]

Thanks for the insight. I figured the KO2's would be on the lower side of the spectrum due to their weight. I really like the way they look though. Any idea what your mpg is?

E Rated.

16.2 combined sea level, 14.1 combined in the mountains.

Icon 3" lift and only added weight are RCI sliders.

 

[comtn4x4]

Yep, I understand. I probably should have clarified that I'm only considering ATs. What I haven't really figured out yet from the research that I've done is what rating and type of sidewall is better for maximizing mpg. I won't be doing much off-roading simply because I live in one of the flattest states in the country (Nebraska) and there really aren't any trails nearby.

I agree with what [MENTION=233036]ryguytheman[/MENTION] said about a well priced tire.

I would consider the KO2 to be on the more aggressive side of the AT tire spectrum. You said you won't be off roading much, KO2's aren't especially good in the snow, I assume you're buying it for the looks then?

 

[mcat707]

Instead of focusing on what’s the best tire for MPGs, focus on better driving habits or learn how to Hypermile.

You can ask someone who’s riding on the best tires for MPGs but if he drives like shit on a daily basis then it wouldn’t matter. Everyone will have different answers but we can all agree we all get bad gas mileage when we bump up to 285’s.

My average MPG’s are 14-15 but I’m probably on one of the worse tires for MPGs (285 Falken Wildpeak MT’s) and drive like how I want to drive not worrying about gas mileage. It is what it is. It ain’t no Prius.

My suggestion is get the tires that you like. Appearance, performance, reliability, and tread life.
Don’t worry about the MPGs that it makes.

 

[mteolus]

I had K02 C-load and now I have Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 E-Load. Not much difference in MPG, these new ones may even get a little better MPGs. These Hankooks though are so much smoother and quieter. I love them so far, I'll just have to see how they do off-road.

I think the Discount Tire Pathfinder AT P-load (SL Load) might be up your alley. They are Hankook's with a different name and weigh in at 43 lbs. 55,000 mile warranty. The reason I got the Hankook is that the tread depth on the Hankook is 20/32 and the tread depth on the Pathfinder was 15/32. I guess Discount tire can't make the Pathfinder exactly the same as the Hankook, otherwise they wouldn't sell any. But still a 55,000 mile warranty on the Pathfinder is good.

 

[Elfer1]

I agree with what [MENTION=233036]ryguytheman[/MENTION] said about a well priced tire.

I would consider the KO2 to be on the more aggressive side of the AT tire spectrum. You said you won't be off roading much, KO2's aren't especially good in the snow, I assume you're buying it for the looks then?

I read in some other threads that the KO2 aren’t particularly great in wet or snow, so for that reason and the weight of them, I wasn’t planning on going that direction. I had a set of Toyo AT3s on an early Bronco and liked them, but that was strictly a for-fun-only vehicle and I wasn’t at all concerned with cost or mpg or anything like that. I see a lot of people running them on their Runners... thinking they might be a good option.

I’m looking at 285’s because of looks alone. I just think that a lifted truck should have appropriately sized tires to go with it... going smaller sort of seems like “forgetting to lift legs” at the gym.

 

[Jeff_DML]

FWIW, I am averaging 16.111 mpg, min 14.934 and max 18.445, with

BFG K02 LT285 /70 R17 121R E1 RWL

which I assume is the E-rated version

 

[LandCruiser]

I read in some other threads that the KO2 aren’t particularly great in wet or snow, so for that reason and the weight of them, I wasn’t planning on going that direction. I had a set of Toyo AT3s on an early Bronco and liked them, but that was strictly a for-fun-only vehicle and I wasn’t at all concerned with cost or mpg or anything like that. I see a lot of people running them on their Runners... thinking they might be a good option.

I’m looking at 285’s because of looks alone. I just think that a lifted truck should have appropriately sized tires to go with it... going smaller sort of seems like “forgetting to lift legs” at the gym.

I know you can get snowflake TA/KO2s.