P225 75 R15 were the standard (ie, not optional) tire wheel combos for the '01 4Runner according to the brochure. According to the tire calculator I used, the difference in circumference between 225 75 R15 and the 285 70 R17 is 15.63 %. Circumference translates to the distance travelled per revolution so if LINY was getting 12 mpg on a speedo calibrated for 225 75 R15s, he is actually getting 13.8 mpg on 285 70 R17s.
I'd like to see the proof of that. when you increase the tire size, your engine may have to put out extra 15% of the work to gain the extra 5% distance. that's why the engine has a power curve, not a straight line.
just an example, friend of mine is a fishing boat skipper. the twin diesel engines run 20 gallons per hour when cruising at 10 knots(11mph). when bump the speed to 14 knots, the fuel consumption jumped to 40 gallon per hour, 100% increase.
FACT: My truck is a V6 3.4 5VZ-FE. It came from the factory with the 225's and 15" wheels. All power + AC. It was originally a lease.
Okay.... So no one read my post? It seems to be the most logical response so far.
that is relevant because i know what your refering too.Pennsylvania.
Sorry guys, I didn't think we were too far off topic. I just figured we were talking about 33s and how they affect things. Afterall, this thread is called "33s on your 4Runner? pics please". I guess we could all post just pics and have no words. So how about Mobil 1 oil filters? Let's ride bikes. Dancing with the Stars is gay. Mmm, pizza and beer.
that is relevant because i know what your refering too.
wasn't referring to anything...it's just the first word that came to my brain
and with a mean tire it would look more badass correct?
alright.. sooo....
its pretty much a half and half now.. some of you think its a good idea and some dont
question.. 285/75/r16 compared to 265/75/r16 .. would it just be a wider tire?
I am fine with how wide my 265/70s are i just want more height and going with the 265/75 i would get that correct? and with a mean tire it would look more badass correct?
No... they are both the same width at 75...
285 are approx 33" tall
265 are approx 31" tall
the more badass tire will always be the bigger one.
295/70/r16
295 = width
70 = aspect ratio... basically how tall they are relative to the tire size.
r = radial
16 = rim size.
For example, my tires are 255/85/r16. They are tall (85) and skinny (255) radial tires on 16" rims.