Did 285s ruin my Tacoma?

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I recently installed a set of 285/70/R17 Goodyear Wrangler Duractracs on my 3rd Gen Tacoma. Here's how they've impacted fuel economy, ride quality, power and offroad capability.
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  • @batbawls
    @batbawls2 жыл бұрын

    I think a lot of people get too obsessed over the 285 / "33s" number. 285 vs 265 are just 20mm difference in width, 0.787". With a 275 it's even more difficult to see the difference unless you're sitting beside a truck with 285s and you're looking down the length of the truck. In any case, your wheel style with the Duratrac tread looked good man!

  • @kevinlew7781
    @kevinlew77814 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Mike... I like your presentation and you do a great job explaining and providing essential detail. I too am debating the tire size pros and cons for my Tacoma, and your video has provided me some good information to make an educated decision. Thanks!

  • @deanoey1185

    @deanoey1185

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Lew it depends on what you are using the truck. I’ve seen serious off roadies use 265/75/R16. It’s a taller tire and narrower, but it easily gets through sand and other terrain. That tire size also puts a lot of rubber on the surface when you deflate. Plus you keep your power and have good gas mileage.

  • @MrLorenzoVids

    @MrLorenzoVids

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deanoey1185 Reason why Tacoma TRD Pro wen this route. 265 is more than capable in most off-road cases combined with the tacoma's off-road tech.

  • @Dr10Jeeps
    @Dr10Jeeps4 жыл бұрын

    Good, honest review. Thanks.

  • @NiftyShifty1
    @NiftyShifty13 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for posting

  • @enderdavila2910
    @enderdavila29103 жыл бұрын

    hi, love your video, very informative, and honest thanks.

  • @JohnDoe-td2wz
    @JohnDoe-td2wz4 жыл бұрын

    If you disabled the traction control and manual shift starting in 2nd gear when your 4 wheeling in sand. You’ll be able to get more power from your engine without it restricting you. Hold down the traction control button for 8 seconds to disable.

  • @tacoma_jon
    @tacoma_jon4 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2019 off-road and I just switched to method wheels and put 275/70/17 Wild peaks on and love them. They are C rated ...

  • @OfficialAing

    @OfficialAing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any rub? Also did you lift?

  • @MartyMotoring
    @MartyMotoring2 жыл бұрын

    Sweet. I'm 2 years late but just lifted my 2021 TRD Off Road and looking to upgrade from the 265s that came with it.

  • @hockey.phil13
    @hockey.phil13 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the honesty sir =) You helped me stick with my first choice which is 275/70R17

  • @jacobnguyen7099

    @jacobnguyen7099

    11 ай бұрын

    Are you on a leveling kit, and did you have to trim anything?

  • @hockey.phil13

    @hockey.phil13

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jacobnguyen7099 I have a 2023 trd pro. the stock lift doesn't rub

  • @lloydjoseph9212
    @lloydjoseph92122 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you info King.

  • @foskco87
    @foskco873 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. Curious what load rating your 285's are?

  • @skandranon314
    @skandranon3143 жыл бұрын

    Have you gotten a tune for the truck yet? It helps a lot with the transmission, gear hunting, and general drivability of the truck.

  • @othoapproto9603
    @othoapproto96036 ай бұрын

    Wonderful job of a review.

  • @johnserban5833
    @johnserban58332 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - nice assessment

  • @ben3mar
    @ben3mar3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks That was helpful

  • @fade2blak91
    @fade2blak914 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a sprint booster or pedal commander just curious if that helps. im rocking stock 265/70/16 and want to go lift and 33s but i dont want it to feel that much more sluggish

  • @WorkinonmyB-again
    @WorkinonmyB-again4 жыл бұрын

    For transmission, try driving in sport mode (don’t manually shift). It seems to hold gears a little longer and it won’t automatically go above 4th gear. Which is much better for around town driving. I find on the highway it drives better in 5th gear. You can set the cruise control and it won’t hunt as bad as it does in 6th gear. I believe that’s cause 6th gear is double overdrive and really too high for the power of this truck. If you’re on i80 in the middle of the country 6th gear might work.😎

  • @sdichampion
    @sdichampion3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Answered all of my questions. Can't get over the looks, superficial as it may be, I'll likely still do it 😁👍

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    You aren't alone!

  • @antjosh4507

    @antjosh4507

    14 күн бұрын

    with tires out of fender is tiressome cleaning dirt.

  • @andrewandresian770
    @andrewandresian7704 жыл бұрын

    Love your truck I have a 2012 I'm running cooper discoverer at3 and they are amazing on and off road

  • @chloesamclutch

    @chloesamclutch

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same on my 07. Had them on almost a year, not a super aggressive tire but works well in the winter and mild off roading. No impact on mpg

  • @samuelrowland76
    @samuelrowland764 жыл бұрын

    I run 285/70/r17 nitto grapplers with a 17x9 method double standard on a 2019 Toyota Tacoma with blistein 2 inch lift kit with Dakar rear leaf springs and Total Chaos Upper control arms, and with all the suspension work done to it, the truck rides better than when it did stock to me. I personally feel when I change the UCAs, it made a huge difference.

  • @rx8dude907

    @rx8dude907

    4 жыл бұрын

    You see Mike c you need chaos UCA's

  • @skrimpdaddy

    @skrimpdaddy

    3 жыл бұрын

    will you please give me the bilstein 2" lift details I am all over the place with how to lift to fit fuel vapor 18x9 -12 with ridge grappler 285/65/18 your help will be appreciated!

  • @samuelrowland76

    @samuelrowland76

    3 жыл бұрын

    skrimpdaddy it’s a kit by headstrong off-road. www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p402/Coil%2FBilstein_5100_Kit_w%2F_Dakars_%28HS16BK-1-Dakar%29.html

  • @ceeIoc

    @ceeIoc

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought you don’t need upgrades uca with a 2 inch lift. How exactly did it improve your ride?

  • @joe2479
    @joe24793 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the honest review. One suggestion. Power output has not changed. Rather, more power is devoted to turning the heavier wheels thus reducing the torque applied to the road which moves the ruck.

  • @gaston100018
    @gaston1000182 жыл бұрын

    I have same wheel/tire setup with a 3 inch lift kit. I'm getting some rubbing on the back of the front tires. It's hitting part of the bumper. Maybe alignment.

  • @jrholmes79
    @jrholmes794 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid Mike. I love the aggressive look of your taco. I’m staying stock for now. I take my 2018 TRD Off-road into quite a few “hairy” back area, no real road places and am satisfied with the performance...no problems. I did add the Pedal Commander and like the feel of added acceleration touch. I live in Idaho.

  • @bennyb6071

    @bennyb6071

    4 жыл бұрын

    Know its early but how do you like the PC, Thinking of getting one just not sure if they cause problems over time?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    where in Idaho are you located? Just took a trip out to Silver City

  • @rx8dude907
    @rx8dude9074 жыл бұрын

    Regear and get UCA's are a must for caster correction.

  • @TheKurtTribute
    @TheKurtTribute4 жыл бұрын

    Have 285/70/17’s on my truck, three inch lift, 1.5” spacers all the way around, stock gearing. Have had the tires on for about 30-35k miles, about to upgrade and install some 285/75/17’s, nearly a 34” tire. So far the truck has never let me down, over 120k miles put on since I bought it new, haven’t even changed the battery yet.

  • @bryceboland2908

    @bryceboland2908

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does it scrub any with the spacers?

  • @TheKurtTribute

    @TheKurtTribute

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bryceboland2908 Nope. Not problems at all. I wouldn’t have installed the spacers if I didn’t have to but I have stock control arms and a 285 or wider tire will rub on the upper ball joint mount. I think you could likely trim the upper control arm enough to get it to work and it would still be plenty strong. In my opinion though, trucks look a little strange with a lift without either adding spacers or offset rims. I installed the lift first with the stock 265’s and it looked very odd.

  • @nicagutierrez4441

    @nicagutierrez4441

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheKurtTribute I'm doing that same set up this week to my 2019 tacoma 3 - 1 lift 285-70-17 Mt tires on stock wheels Was a lil unsure of what size wheel spacers to go with. Do you have any pics of your truck ? Thanks in advance

  • @leehacker6001
    @leehacker6001 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that honest info. I think I've decided to just stay stock for now .

  • @HardHeadMilitary
    @HardHeadMilitary3 жыл бұрын

    Nice truck and beautiful home

  • @fritty9927
    @fritty99274 жыл бұрын

    I have a FJ 2014 with bilstien adjustable son front and back and run 275 17. I didn’t experience any change in mpg and the ride improved a bunch on bumpy surfaces. I run the 17 SEMA TRD wheels. I think the weight is the big player for your taco.

  • @ernieballsting
    @ernieballsting4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see you regear that beast Mike. Nitro gears are supposed to get fuel economy up as well as boost performance

  • @ricknieto4264

    @ricknieto4264

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nitro gears worked on my Tacoma. Can't say enough about them. They're awesome.

  • @Lexusgx550

    @Lexusgx550

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rick Nieto what year ? Tacoma.

  • @ricknieto4264

    @ricknieto4264

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Lexusgx550 2019 TRD OffRoad. Doing the suspension and tires tomorrow

  • @epicone2449

    @epicone2449

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ricknieto4264 what gears you do and what mpg

  • @ricknieto4264

    @ricknieto4264

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@epicone2449 5.29s and depending I get between 18 and 21 mpgs.

  • @BelieveJC2
    @BelieveJC22 жыл бұрын

    Mike how is the crawl features on the 285. Please make a video

  • @Rob-wo8jz
    @Rob-wo8jz4 жыл бұрын

    Honest video thanks. Have you used the ect button to see if it changes the power and shift points any? It made a huge difference on my 2016 tacoma after lifting and upgrading to 265/70/17's.

  • @jamespark2739
    @jamespark2739 Жыл бұрын

    Mike i have a q. You are the one motivated me to do all mods on my sr5 now looks like off road my q. is that i put bilstein 5100 front and rear and adda leaf rear. I have an exact set up you had 265s good year wrangler but really want to put 285s do you think they are going to be ok? I know i am going to trim a bit i get that. I will go for the look plus my 265s needs upgrade

  • @MO-xv1cz
    @MO-xv1cz4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed , they look good.

  • @jasonn3072
    @jasonn30722 жыл бұрын

    I have the manual shift. I do not have to down shift barely at all with my 285's the manual shift has different diff gears. I love it. It's like night and day compared to the automatic.

  • @elaw1995
    @elaw19954 жыл бұрын

    Are those e rated Duratracs?

  • @edgarandreasyan521
    @edgarandreasyan5213 жыл бұрын

    Did you have to trip or chop to get it to fit

  • @davidfranklin3586
    @davidfranklin35863 жыл бұрын

    What about 275/70/17r???????

  • @jessestone294
    @jessestone2943 жыл бұрын

    Any rubbing issues ? How big is your lift ? 2”?

  • @gm3430
    @gm343011 ай бұрын

    Hey man great info. I have 265/70/17 falken wildpeak at’s on my 4runner. I did a lift so kind of want to upgrade to bigger tires but would rather not take the mpg and power loss with the 285’s. do you think the 275s would be the sweet spot ? Or negligeable…

  • @gtnoslp
    @gtnoslp4 жыл бұрын

    Looks good! I'm running Cooper 305 70r 16's on my Tacoma, no real complaints except for some tire noise but do receive compliments!

  • @jonathanwilliams1342

    @jonathanwilliams1342

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you mind me asking how you run those tires? Would have to be CMC, what suspension are you running? And negative offset wheel? Thanks for any info you can provide

  • @gtnoslp

    @gtnoslp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanwilliams1342 who are you asking?

  • @jonathanwilliams1342

    @jonathanwilliams1342

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am asking you Dan. I am sorry wondering how you’re running such a wide tire? I am wanting 295’s. But 305’a would be sick.

  • @gtnoslp

    @gtnoslp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanwilliams1342 Hi, there has been no cab mount modifications. I do have a stage 3 Icon 3"+ suspension lift. Its got MB rims, I'm not sure about the rim offset but if needed I could pull a wheel for a good measurment. You can tell by the pics the tires look/fit good with the flares. Ive got a lot of miles on the tires and the next set, BF Goodrich KO2's will be the same size (305-70R-16) that im running now. Lots of owners run 17 or larger rims (bigger radius) which when turning might be a problem for clearance. Mine on occasion when backing up lock to lock has rubbed a bit on the driver side but never going forward ?!? I think the coil over has to be jacked up a bit more. It is very slight because there are no rub marks, and it doesn't always do it. Might have to do with whatI had for lunch! Any more questions, ask

  • @jonathanwilliams1342

    @jonathanwilliams1342

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gtnoslp no I was just curious. Looking to figure out what setup I’m going for and what all would need to be done to fit the tires. I appreciate your response. Thanks man.

  • @garrettsullivan6228
    @garrettsullivan62282 жыл бұрын

    got a second gen tacoma with a manual transmission, do you think that it would be better than the auto???

  • @hesh8003
    @hesh8003 Жыл бұрын

    My 2012 prerunner has the same tires and it does feel sluggish. Can my 2wd truck be regeared? If so what gear setup should I look into?

  • @antjosh4507
    @antjosh450714 күн бұрын

    been there done that main thing is sluggishness and fuel economy now using 255//75/17 and I'm 😊 happy work great on the road and better off road

  • @dvskane1808
    @dvskane18082 жыл бұрын

    I’m running 265 70 17, 17x8.5 0 offset. on stock suspension, nitto ridge grapplers. waiting on coil overs for a 2 inch front lift, then a 1 inch rear block, it’ll keep a 1 inch rake if all math is right. That being said I can go anywhere and never scrub on what I got. Perfect for someone who doesn’t want a lift but wants aggressive tires. Did take off the mudguards, cause they are ugly 😂.

  • @Repta710
    @Repta710 Жыл бұрын

    i have a 2023 trd off road with 17x9 0offset racline boost wheels with a 285/70/17 bfg k02 with no upgraded suspension doesn't rub on anything but the mudflaps so i took those off. i definitely saw a decrease in mpg exactly like you said

  • @revadan
    @revadan3 жыл бұрын

    i have a -12 offset wheels, wanted to put 265 70R17.. will it rub? am not an off roader..

  • @kenmcdougal97
    @kenmcdougal974 жыл бұрын

    My stock tire on my Sr was 245/65/16s my speedometer was 5 miles faster than posted I did the math and i went with 285/70/17s and now my speedometer is on the money with the posted speed

  • @ChadMc74
    @ChadMc742 жыл бұрын

    seems like youd be happier in a pink Miata…

  • @MidnughtMerauders
    @MidnughtMerauders4 жыл бұрын

    The house looks awesome

  • @DougVandegrift
    @DougVandegrift Жыл бұрын

    My tacoma SR came with 245 tires and I have since upgraded to the 265. For me it's an improvement but 285 I would be worried about rubbing, mpg, handling, odometer/speed mis calculation. Maybe I'm just a worry wart.

  • @Bob-Campbell
    @Bob-Campbell4 жыл бұрын

    285s are heavier but you could also go with a C load or even a P rated tire. The rolling resistance would be significantly less. A small truck like the taco, I drive a 4Runner, there is no need for an E rated tire unless you’re towing or carrying a full overland kit. For the record I went to a stock sized Falken Wildpeak, love the look but kept the same MPG and improved ride quality.

  • @martingomez4884
    @martingomez48844 жыл бұрын

    The drop in mpg is well worth having a nice looking truck. I myself am debating on upgrading to the 285’s, but I’ll probably be going with the wild peaks

  • @lgmisfit10

    @lgmisfit10

    4 жыл бұрын

    Martin Gomez They are worth it! I have the wild peaks as well, I’ve had them for over a year and wouldn’t change them!

  • @ProfoundNoise

    @ProfoundNoise

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love the wild peaks, they clear out so well going through the mud, and grip like crazy off-road.

  • @frankieg8908

    @frankieg8908

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love my wild peaks wouldn't go any other way

  • @ItsBaggs

    @ItsBaggs

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love my wildpeaks as well..you can check them out on my ig @got_taco

  • @prometheusred6919

    @prometheusred6919

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have Wild Peaks and love them!

  • @salbhullar4685
    @salbhullar46852 жыл бұрын

    Hey Do have any rubbing with -10 offset?

  • @scorned230
    @scorned2303 жыл бұрын

    Rated at 23 MPG? In what universe? Stock I have never gotten above 20 mpg- unloaded, downhill with a tail wind. I am still going for the 285/70 /15 combo with 4runner TRD wheels though. Nice setup you got.

  • @hikesbikesbrews
    @hikesbikesbrews4 жыл бұрын

    MPG is not difficult to calculate. Use the difference of stock v 285s and as a % multiple that to the mileage read out and add those two together...then divide by gallons put into the truck. It isn't as simple as adding 1 mpg

  • @jonnieinthe256
    @jonnieinthe2562 жыл бұрын

    Nice house setup!👀

  • @chompymac2943
    @chompymac2943 Жыл бұрын

    I got Trd Pro 17 at the auction and came with 285/75/16 and looks amazing but I prefer the stocks ones I’m gonna change in the few nex days

  • @modXELA
    @modXELA3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I have the 2019 Taco TRD Pro which has 265/65R16, do I need to lift my truck to fit your type of setup?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll need a cab mount chop and some trimming of the plastic fender liner to fit my wheels/tires - possibly a lift too.

  • @Treetopflyer777
    @Treetopflyer777 Жыл бұрын

    I split the difference on my 4runner. Went 275s. And no BMC required. I’m happy with the choice

  • @skandranon314
    @skandranon3143 жыл бұрын

    They do look awesome.

  • @chrisstansbury244
    @chrisstansbury2444 жыл бұрын

    Nice truck and video. I run the exact same setup. I just ordered new tires and could not find the duratracs in a 285/70/17 without raised white lettering. Ended up with with trail grapplers 🙄 Where did you buy them?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    You sure the weren't white lettered on just one side?

  • @jherrm7
    @jherrm7 Жыл бұрын

    What lift did you put on it ?

  • @TommyG_0311
    @TommyG_03114 жыл бұрын

    I've got a 2013 Tacoma DCSB with 285/75/16 BFG KO2's and initially my truck ran like dog shit. I put a scan gauge 2 in to track my mileage and eventually I ended up doing the nitro 4:88's and it runs sooooo much better.

  • @zacharycaso2425
    @zacharycaso24254 жыл бұрын

    I have 285 75R17's on my 2015 Tacoma, and I love them. The ride quality is a bit stiffer like he said, I do have the stock bilstien shocks that came with the Sport package. The turning radius is garbage now too because the stops had to get changed so that the wheels won't rub. But she looks great and she looks aggressive with that wide stance.

  • @gregsam3856

    @gregsam3856

    3 жыл бұрын

    How big of a lift did you do? Did you keep stock wheels for the 285s?

  • @zacharycaso2425

    @zacharycaso2425

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gregsam3856 I have a 2" lift. I'm sure the stock rims would have sufficed but they weren't stock when I bought my truck. I did buy another brand of rim, they look better for the red and black theme I have. Since that comment I made on here I've actually replaced the shock absorbers and the struts with rancho brand stuff. I'm also going to replace the blocks on the rear with new leaf springs that will give me the same lift. If you do a lift and you don't have a TRD pro, you will WANT to replace the rear shock absorbers for aftermarket that have extended travel. The ones I replaced were shot and the driver side didn't even spring back out. It was bad.

  • @Jurnymn
    @Jurnymn2 жыл бұрын

    Been driving my Tacoma for about a year now on 285/75/16 KO2s and I'm going to a 265 Pathfinder AT. I'm trying to get milage up a little and the KO2s are a little sketchy in the rain.

  • @tombox2759
    @tombox2759 Жыл бұрын

    Does your transmission overheat?

  • @johneverett1629
    @johneverett16294 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a Pedal Commander on this truck? If you don’t it would help out a lot.

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, and you're not the first to recommend it. May have to look into that.

  • @LTZ_Z71
    @LTZ_Z71 Жыл бұрын

    I'm actually considering 275/65r18 tires on an 8.5" wheel with 0 offset. 2" from coilover lift and 1" rear block. I know the setup will fit just fine and it is a touch smaller than your setup. I believe the dimensional difference between the two is about 1/2' shorter and about 1/2" narrower. The biggest difference is the weight. The total works out to about 18lbs per wheel/tire combo lighter which should help with mpg. What are your thoughts?

  • @kevinyoung947

    @kevinyoung947

    10 ай бұрын

    I had a tacoma but i have a v6 silverado now and was thinking to do the same as your set up I dont want to lose too much power to those tires or mpg

  • @jefferylorance7988
    @jefferylorance79882 жыл бұрын

    SPC , had my alignment shop move both tires 1/2 forward, plus CMC…it solve my rubbing issues..2.5 lift front…

  • @RoyAcosta
    @RoyAcosta2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'm going back to my 265 on my 04 Tacoma. I noticed drop in mpg and it just seems slower.

  • @lindaholloway4888
    @lindaholloway48884 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! This video reminds me of a Scotty Kilmer video. Why not to buy a lifted truck. LoL

  • @dboyfresh
    @dboyfresh4 жыл бұрын

    265 70 r17 is the perfect size tire to me. Lifted the front of mine to match the back with adjustable coilovers. Simple nothing too crazy but looks so clean! Tacomas are too small for too big of a tire, can start to look goody to me.

  • @Angelgrodm

    @Angelgrodm

    4 жыл бұрын

    DBoy 89 what coilovers did you go with? I plan to just level mine as well

  • @dboyfresh

    @dboyfresh

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Angelgrodm Fox 2.5. 👌

  • @equalizer2233
    @equalizer22334 жыл бұрын

    With 17" wheels there are a number of options in the 285/70/17 size tires than are the lighter non e-rated tires. That's the main advantage to going with 17" over 16".

  • @epicone2449

    @epicone2449

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain more please

  • @foskco87

    @foskco87

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@epicone2449 The 285/70/17 size generally comes in lighter ratings like C or D rating (6/8 ply) as opposed to the heavy E-rated 10 ply tires that you can sometimes only get with 16" wheels or in a 275/70/17. Lighter rating means not as durable off road, but gives an all around more comfortable ride and better fuel efficiency. I would personally rather go with a C rated tire as I dont carry a lot of weight or off road much and with gas prices going up every bit counts.

  • @BurtBowers
    @BurtBowers3 жыл бұрын

    Are you getting any rubbing on the fender corners while off roading? I was thinking about getting the 285s but not wanting to get any suppension lift, I may consider a 3" body lift instead which will keep the truck having a better ride rather then having a harder ride with any suspension lift.

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had do some minor trimming and use a heat gun to push in the inner fender liner to prevent rubbing - nothing major though. Spacer lift will help maintain the stock ride as well. I did a 2/1 lift (Rough Country in the front and Toytec Block in the rear) before doing the Icons and it had zero impact on ride quality - highly recommend if you're just looking to improve the appearance.

  • @dreww2475
    @dreww24754 жыл бұрын

    I definitely felt the same power loss with my 255/85s as well as a pretty significant drop in fuel economy, lost maybe 1.5-2 mpg from stock 41lb Goodyears to 58lb Coopers if I base it on computer-estimated L/100km. I'll have to do a real world test again and do some averages. That being said I don't worry too much about my fuel economy because I drive a truck and I'm never going to get the same l/100km as my Civic. I think a regear is in my future as well but we'll have to see how the next few months go and whether I can return to work or not.

  • @SimplyCarReviews

    @SimplyCarReviews

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a manual TRD off road and I didn't feel that much of a drop off. The manual has a 4.30 vs 3.91 rear end and I believe it helps keep the power loss down (my tire size is 285/75/16Road one Cavalry MT E load). We also own a bone stock manual TRD pro so I was able to compare back to back.

  • @christopherlockard6346
    @christopherlockard63462 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Just curious what you think here. I have 2 inch lift front, 1.5 in the rear. Arb front bumper which increases clearances. Truck has the stock Chrome clad 18 inch wheels. I found some bfg 285/65/18 locally, think they’ll fit without rubbing? Currently running 265/65/18. 2012 trd sport

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    2 жыл бұрын

    My guess is they'll rub, but a body mount chop isn't that expensive and would solve most of the problems. A little trimming might be needed but thats easy as well.

  • @Vultite
    @Vultite4 жыл бұрын

    Gotta have bro tires for the bro truck

  • @wilsonlanza1
    @wilsonlanza13 жыл бұрын

    Nice truck, thanks for the info, could you share the specs of the wheels.?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    17" VTX Rogues with a -10 offset

  • @helloimlamlam4400
    @helloimlamlam44004 жыл бұрын

    Have you removed your anti sway bar? Your ride quality will be better on trails and over rough roads if you don't mind removing a safety feature. It was a night and day difference when I removed mine. I'm also running 600lb springs on 6112s (~2.5" shock), with just a steel skid plate, and have not noticed much body roll around corners. I drive conservatively in the taco.

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    Still have the sway bar installed and probably will keep it on. I don't do any crazy offroading so the capability is plenty good as it is for my needs.

  • @gelhorner6556
    @gelhorner65562 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful truck! Finally picked me up a taco and the first thing I'm looking to put on are tires haha! Just one question. Did you need to put spacers behind your tires to avoid rubbing when you turn your wheel? Thank so much appreciate you!

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've got a whole playlist on the Tacoma you can watch that goes over everything. There are quite a few variables to consider but the short answer is that a spacer probably won't solve anything (and might even make things worse). You will likely need a lift and body mount chop along with some plastic trimming to fit 285s.

  • @gelhorner6556

    @gelhorner6556

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DrivenCompanion Thank kind sir, I shall check that out as well.😎🤙🏽

  • @nicagutierrez4441

    @nicagutierrez4441

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gelhorner6556 Curious to know if you ever put that set up on your Taco

  • @gelhorner6556

    @gelhorner6556

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nicagutierrez4441 Not yet! Couldn’t pull the trigger so close to the holidays and blow a lot of money on myself 🤣 Soon though. Already found the kind I want 😎🤙🏽

  • @MrRyanmcmahon
    @MrRyanmcmahon2 жыл бұрын

    One thing, Wider tires don't give you a larger contact patch because the contact patch is measured from front to back not side to side, this is why skinnier tires actually get you un stuck more often than fat tires. Pizza cutters are the slag term for such tires.

  • @dr.ricardorodriguezavila147
    @dr.ricardorodriguezavila1473 жыл бұрын

    What do you think about adding the pedal commander for the tacoma like yours?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    No experience with one. I've heard positive comments from others

  • @joeyfedel8113
    @joeyfedel81133 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike, love the build! I just got a 2008 taco with 285’s and I am getting some pretty bad wobbling with the wheels, I.e. the steering wheels shakes on pretty much every speed and terrain. Any suggestions on extra components to help mitigate this? Thanks in advance!

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I haven't had similar issues so don't have any suggestions. Makes me wonder if something was done incorrectly with the install. Have you got an alignment done?

  • @joeyfedel8113

    @joeyfedel8113

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mike C I’ll be getting one done today actually! Have you had any gearing issues either? I might try a pedal commander as I’ve heard good things about it! Have you heard of this?

  • @titirititiri6360

    @titirititiri6360

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wheel bearing, bent wheel, alignment, carrier bearing

  • @mjsmith1118
    @mjsmith11183 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike, just landed a 2020 TRD PRO today, 5,030 miles. I already don’t like the tires, so max tire size would be a 265/75/16? I’m going with the Wild-peaks for sure but if can go bigger let me know your thoughts and thank you in advance. MS

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your new truck! Max you should go without the risk of rubbing is a 265/75/r16. Some people claim to fit larger but I'm skeptical. I'd give the Goodyear Ultraterrains a looks too...

  • @emmanueltemitope2302
    @emmanueltemitope2302 Жыл бұрын

    How can I get this please.

  • @-TM7
    @-TM73 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2017 SR5 and planning on going with Bilstein 5100 stage 1 & adj upper arms. Can I fit 285/75/16 with no rubbing? This is mainly for aesthetic and little off roading.

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've heard of people fitting 285s without rubbing but based on my experience and the majority of feedback from other owners I'd say definitely not. If a Body mount chop is needed its really not that expensive or difficult to have a shop do.

  • @jeffreylove8061
    @jeffreylove80614 жыл бұрын

    You didn't talk about turning ....lock to lock? Any rubbing? Any chopping needed?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    Here's the full rundown: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5udrKOOcdSTeNY.html Chop and trimming were needed and i've still got a little rubbing on the wheel well liner on occasion.

  • @yventurajr
    @yventurajr2 жыл бұрын

    I’m real late to commenting but I feel like commenting will convince me even more but after watching this video I have convinced my self to not get bigger tires and to also remove the 2.25 inch front leveling and the 1 inch block in the rear since I’ll never put bigger tires, might as well be stock.

  • @carrera0002
    @carrera00024 жыл бұрын

    How did you like the ride compared to stock Bilsteins before you got the 285s on?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    Too stiff for my liking. I'd probably go Bilstein 5100s or 6112s if I were to do it again.

  • @macdaddyblues1
    @macdaddyblues13 жыл бұрын

    Your living in a $1m house.... whats a couple miles per gallon?

  • @user-wp4ep8vo1x

    @user-wp4ep8vo1x

    Жыл бұрын

    Spoken like a hater

  • @Slking507

    @Slking507

    Жыл бұрын

    It also gets worse fuel economy than a 6.0l diesel excursion. Far worse.

  • @ur_asian_milfoil

    @ur_asian_milfoil

    4 ай бұрын

    These Tacotubers ruining thier 50k truck for views lol 😆 don't fall for the hype people these Tacotubers are not gonna last 300k miles lol

  • @jacobsebastien3910
    @jacobsebastien39102 жыл бұрын

    I luv my Kenda Kleaver RT Tires 💪

  • @12st4life
    @12st4life2 жыл бұрын

    What about 275 55 20s?

  • @tommyung3654
    @tommyung36544 жыл бұрын

    What do you do with a bigger spare tire? Does It fit under the car? I would not go offroading without a proper spare....

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    285s won't fit under the truck so unfortunately my spare is smaller at this point. I may try to figure something out with that but haven't decided my approach yet. Some people put them in the bed, rough mount or hitch mount

  • @chefjuangarcia
    @chefjuangarcia4 жыл бұрын

    Did you need a can mount chop to clear the front?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @onefishwonder3366
    @onefishwonder33663 жыл бұрын

    Did you have to do a cab mount chop?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I did

  • @T4CO1776
    @T4CO17763 жыл бұрын

    So you’d say 285s on my 2.7 manual would be a no go? I have 265/75r16’s now and I didn’t notice much powerloss from stock at all... a little but not much

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah with the 2.7 you'll definitely regret the 285s. I'd go 265/75 max

  • @Manywaystofilm
    @Manywaystofilm3 жыл бұрын

    would you recommend maybe a 275 tire instead?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the look of 285s but 275s might save you some headaches. 285s may also fit better with wheels that have a less aggressive offset

  • @ryanb5189
    @ryanb51893 жыл бұрын

    Would you still recommend Ultraterrains?

  • @DrivenCompanion

    @DrivenCompanion

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, I've been really pleased with them

  • @wlew3499
    @wlew34994 жыл бұрын

    Mike, would you comment about the Tacoma Recall or video. It's up to over 1 million Toyota trucks and suv s'. Malfunction of the low pressure fuel pump. How many miles on your truck, have you had any chk engine lights or stalling.Toyota is not dealing with the problem until this.Sept. Can we keep driving??

  • @Nics574

    @Nics574

    3 жыл бұрын

    If it runs drive it. Even if your out of warranty. If it’s a recall that causes a failure they are liable. I have 113 k on mine with zero issues

  • @lrlapua8035

    @lrlapua8035

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2020 with the recall, 24k and no issues.

  • @wlew3499

    @wlew3499

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lrlapua8035 Call your dealership schedule a pump replacement ASAP. FYI; Did mine month ago. Before, truck running fine(I thought)During acceleration at times ok, other times seem to hesitate(stall) a bit. After pump replacement, acceleration/cruising smoother. The faulty pump IMO was not delivering a consistent stream of fuel to engine.(The truck runs w/no issues but not at full efficiency)

  • @randyadams4764
    @randyadams47642 жыл бұрын

    I watched the vid to learn about the truck.Screw the truck.I am wowed about how beautiful the house and location.🤗👁😀😍

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