Yes another lift/tires MPG question

[zachb_NW]

I have been reading over and over every post about MPG and tires/lift.

I'm going to be putting a Daystar 2.5"/1.5" lift on and can't decide what tires to run to try to keep my MPG as high as possible! Currently I'm getting 18-19MPG mixed driving it would be a sham to see the MPG drop 2 MPG, that adds up to $500 a year loss, not to big a deal but it factors in.

I'm thinking buying 255/75R17 just for the better MPG over the 265/70R17. Is this a bad idea?

Also how much does the weight of the tire effect the MPG? people say a lot. The BFG k/o's weight a lot, BFG's new rugged terrain (not trail) looks nice and weights a lot less.

Thanks:thumb3:

 

[jcc4]

i'm looking at doing the same type of setup and was looking at the 265-70-17 nitto terra grapplers. they are a four ply tire which would keep the excess weight down yet give a little bit more size...just my two cents though. good to see some other 4runner guys up here in the northwest...i'm in the bothell mill creek area! :biggrin2::biggrin2:

 

[zachb_NW]

i'm looking at doing the same type of setup and was looking at the 265-70-17 nitto terra grapplers. they are a four ply tire which would keep the excess weight down yet give a little bit more size...just my two cents though. good to see some other 4runner guys up here in the northwest...i'm in the bothell mill creek area! :biggrin2::biggrin2:

I like those nitto's just not sure about the lighting bolts on the side. I have this feeling some girls will come up and say it looks like harry potter or something!

If you thinking about having someone put a spacer lift on check out the les schwab in totem lake!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/89955-anyone-looking-installer-daystar-lift-read.html

 

[TOYLUVA]

terra graps all day for me. quiet, soft, and dececnt traction for a everyday hwy ride with mild offroading on the beach. Milage wasnt affected too much in my opinion. but i"m not anal about milage. i think people who complain about gas prices should get a bicycle and then let me know how much gas is worth.

i also sport this when i have no money for gas for my 2 trucks. try 50 mpgs and alot of fun.

my 350 chevy gets about 15 and my 6.6 duamax does too. Im happy with the very close to 20 mpg i get in the t4r

 

[rtuck1]

terra graps all day for me. quiet, soft, and dececnt traction for a everyday hwy ride with mild offroading on the beach. Milage wasnt affected too much in my opinion. but i"m not anal about milage. i think people who complain about gas prices should get a bicycle and then let me know how much gas is worth.

i also sport this when i have no money for gas for my 2 trucks. try 50 mpgs and alot of fun.

my 350 chevy gets about 15 and my 6.6 duamax does too. Im happy with the very close to 20 mpg i get in the t4r

If you are only getting 15mpg out of that duramax you need a programmer and it will open it up. My buddy has a double cab 6.6 getting 23mpg on the interstate.

 

[TOYLUVA]

If you are only getting 15mpg out of that duramax you need a programmer and it will open it up. My buddy has a double cab 6.6 getting 23mpg on the interstate.

its a 4dr shortbed with 33's exhaust, k&n and hypertech chip. never sees the interstate. more stop and go around here. ive tried ppe chip but it got worse milage. different fuels makes a big difference too. since it was new thats all its been able to achieve. mines the orignal 2002 lbz motor with 130k miles so it isnt expected to get as much as the newer ones. but I still get better mpg than my dads 07 6.6 4dr and my friends 02 power stroke 4dr longbed dually. i just filled up today. 24.5 gallons {nearly empty}. 372 miles. that equals 15.18 mpgs. $102. its almosth the same every time + - a few 10th's. I do have it on the performace setting which achieves 390 hp + the filter and exhaust. the lbz only had 300 hp from the factory. fuel filter changed regularly. Dads has 385 factory and we put in a 225 ppe chip now and then {usally stays on economy mode} for fun and she'll break the tires loose at 45mph. freekin nasty.

 

[S p a r k y]

I am thinking about some of this stuff as well. I think i want to go with the 255/75/17 also. I have two tires in mind.
1. Toyo Open Country A/T
2. Firestone Destination A/T

Zach if you like the Nitto's the toyo's are almost the same without the lightning bolts.

My thoughts are the Destinations are slighly more roadable than the Toyo. Which will suit me better, but I like both. Maybe 2 toyos on one side and 2 destinations on the other side ;-).. Thats a joke btw

 

[03_4x4Runner]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...ers-more/88977-article-about-tire-weight.html

also

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...interesting-article-about-off-road-tires.html

 

[krupnation]

I am thinking about some of this stuff as well. I think i want to go with the 255/75/17 also. I have two tires in mind.
1. Toyo Open Country A/T
2. Firestone Destination A/T

Zach if you like the Nitto's the toyo's are almost the same without the lightning bolts.

My thoughts are the Destinations are slighly more roadable than the Toyo. Which will suit me better, but I like both. Maybe 2 toyos on one side and 2 destinations on the other side ;-).. Thats a joke btw

Just to chime in, I can vouch for the Firestone Destination A/T's. They are the perfect blend of all terrain tire in my opinion. I had them on my 3rd gen and will be getting them again on my 4th gen when it's time for new rubber. They look good, they're super quiet, and tred lasts forever. And handle awesome in snow. Have fun!

 

[S p a r k y]

Just to chime in, I can vouch for the Firestone Destination A/T's. They are the perfect blend of all terrain tire in my opinion. I had them on my 3rd gen and will be getting them again on my 4th gen when it's time for new rubber. They look good, they're super quiet, and tred lasts forever. And handle awesome in snow. Have fun!

I do like them, my only complaint is the sidewall's. The white letter side is perfect, except for the white. Not a huge fan of blackwall side, not sure what I'd do.. The Destination would be better for my application than the toyo.