r.p.m's on the freeway

[Forrrrest]

Hey all, I'm curious as to what people turn for rpms while at cruising speeds on the highway. I'd like to know as my 4runner cruising between 70-75 mph I'll usually be running about 2,850 give or take. And if I ever hit 80 its 3,100+ I am running a 265/70 tire on 16x8 wheels with stock gearing which is 4:10s because I have a 5speed. Does this sound about right in rpm range?

Please state what tire size and gearing you have along with rpms and speed also, please and thank you!!!

 

[Gerdo]

That is real close to mine. I'm a little lower now that I have 265/75-16s on.
3.4L 5 speed, 4:10

 

[blazingshadow]

I'm running stock gearing, with 33in tires and running 75mph at 2250, and 80mph at 2,500rpm

 

[Forrrrest]

I have never owned a vehicle with a tach except this 94 Honda 4cyl and it would turn about the same rpms, that's why I ask. It seemed to be a little hi but I have no clue what is average. I do love the low speed torque, dropping the clutch is fairly fun in this rig!!!

 

[Gerdo]

I'm running stock gearing, with 33in tires and running 75mph at 2,400rpm, and 80mph at 2,600 rpm

I'm guessing that you have an auto trans.

 

[4x4runner2002]

auto trans
265/75/16
just shy of 2k at 62mph

thats where i cruise at

 

[snow junky]

im at about 2900 at 65mph 33s and 5.29s

 

[Bigmikelakers]

Stock everything auto. 75 mph 2400 rpm. 80 mph 2500 rpm. Before my coil pack was replaced, it ran at a slightly higher rpm. Weird.

 

[Forrrrest]

Hmm seems like I am running higher rpms then some of you guys, maybe its the tire size? Doesn't matter tho once I get my promotion tires and gears will be changing anyways. Even around town it seems to run high rpms but there sooo much stop and go It's a little harder to keep track of

 

[88Cleve4runner]

3rz, 4.56 gears and 265/70/16
@ 70mph I'm right at 3k rpm

 

[Gerdo]

That is real close to mine. I'm a little lower now that I have 265/75-16s on.
3.4L 5 speed, 4:10

As of yesterday:
65mph- 2400rpm
70mph- 2625rpm
75mph- 2850rpm

So I'm guessing that at 80mph, I'll be at about 3075rpm

This is with stock gears and plus one on the tires. My speedometer and GPS read extremely close. (give or take a couple of mph)

 

[blazingshadow]

Maybe yours it's not shifting into overdrive? The difference from 5th gear to 4th is about 2,500 RPMs.... on my vic

 

[Gerdo]

Maybe yours it's not shifting into overdrive? The difference from 5th gear to 4th is about 2,500 RPMs.... on my vic

Manual transmission

 

[Supra725]

about 2k at 66-67 mph with 265/75/16

 

[PhdNPrerunners]

Hey all, I'm curious as to what people turn for rpms while at cruising speeds on the highway. I'd like to know as my 4runner cruising between 70-75 mph I'll usually be running about 2,850 give or take. And if I ever hit 80 its 3,100+ I am running a 265/70 tire on 16x8 wheels with stock gearing which is 4:10s because I have a 5speed. Does this sound about right in rpm range?

Please state what tire size and gearing you have along with rpms and speed also, please and thank you!!!

The reason your rpms are higher is because you have a manual trans. When I had a manual tacoma the rpms were always higher than my auto. Your rpms are normal

 

[J-money$$$]

2800 rpm at 58-60mph. gotta love 5.29's 35's and a manual trans. These trucks cruise pretty good at that rpm so i keep it 60 or under on the highway

 

[T4R_MTL]

stock 4 banger auto, at 75 mph on cruise control it's around 2400rpm

 

[thatoneguy]

My 22re cruises at 70mph, 3000rpm w/ 31" tires. 3000rpm @ 80 would sound nice. Cruising over 3000rpm hits an OCD section of my brain. It literally bothers me. Haha

 

[t4r4life]

2000 rpm doing 65 mph, 285/75/16 with auto and 4.30