Lateral G's - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

arseum · #1 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 02:37 PM

What kind of G's can the different Tundra's handle (or not) on the skid pad? Has anyone gone suspension crazy, and gotten it up to 1.0?

Just curious,

Clayton

saki302 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008, 07:14 AM

1 G in a truck? Good luck. My Z06 Vette does .99G (probably a tick over 1G with my new tires). In my wettest dream I cannot fathom the Tundra handling anywhere near that good

If you can get in the .8 or .9's, you're doing good!

Right now, your best option would be a 2WD RCSB, with the TRD lowering kit, and some low profile car tires. Might look goofy though with the thin tires... and your ride will be rough.

-Dave

arseum · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 11:38 PM

Is the TRD the most extreme lowering kit available? What would most average Tundra's be handling? Like .5?

saki302 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 06:54 AM

edmunds did a test-

stock- 0.69g with P275/65R18 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A tires

I don't think mid to high .8 Gs are out of reach with grippier tires and a better suspension (TRD full lowering kit?)

It would be hard to get in the mid to high .9Gs though, jut seems like the CG is too high on the truck.

-Dave

arseum · #5 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 07:04 PM

thanks dave!

saki302 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 05:17 AM

After driving my truck around for a few weeks, I am convinced a rear swaybar and better tires would significantly upgrade the skidpad rating of this truck.

My BFGs squeal and slide out far too easily- when these wear out (a long time!!) I will upgrade to stickier rubber. I remember the Bridgestone Revo tires on my Tacoma were far stickier on the street.

-Dave