Just installed (local shop) new Yokohama Geolander HT 265/75-16 tires on original alloy rims (star). Tires replace original Dunplop 265/70-16.
Based on members opinions and experiences I went with larger diameter tire. I also located a shop with a Hunter GSP9700 machine to conduct the install.
The tires look great. They fill the wheel well and look more aggressive. However, I do not care for the ride. Acceleration is reduced. Enough for me to feel it. Conering is slower and the vehicle feels sluggish. It may be my imagination but thats what it seem like to me.
I know members mentioned that a reduction in accelation will occur and a loss in MPG will also happen (can't confirm yet-a/c on). I just did not think it would be enough for me to notice much of a difference. But is was ultimatly my choice-so I eat it.
In addition one of my fears when replacing tires was revealed. I noticed a slight..., slight vibration at the steering wheel at different speeds. Not all the time just some times, at some speeds, and at no particular road surfaces. I understand the unique hub configuration the Tundra has that is why I located a Hunter shop (yes, they used the Hunter). I will go back to have them rebalance the tires but am considering purchasing 265/70-16 tires (ouch).
Sorry the the ramble and don't mean to complain, but I've taken so much info from this site that I thought I could put my 2 cents in for a change.
Al
The Hunter 9700 is a road force balancing machine.
Al_G,
I've had my 265/75's for probably 3 weeks now. Yes, there is a loss in acceleration due to the larger tire, more weight, and gearing changes from the tire. As for mpg, remember that your odometer is no longer accurate. It will read less miles than you have actually traveled.
hockeyfreak
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The Hunter 9700 is a road force balancing machine.
Al_G,
I've had my 265/75's for probably 3 weeks now. Yes, there is a loss in acceleration due to the larger tire, more weight, and gearing changes from the tire. As for mpg, remember that your odometer is no longer accurate. It will read less miles than you have actually traveled.
hockeyfreak
I imagine 285s would be even more noticable. Hockeyfreak, do your pics show your truck with the 265/75s? Can you not fix the odemeter deal? Recalibrate it at the dealer or something?
T23. Your right, just up the hp to compensate for the slight loss in acceleration. Scheduled to do that mod (TRD exhaust) in the future.
Hockeyfreak. I guess the lower odometer reading will be good for resale purposes, but not for when to perform maintenance. But the speedo calibration is probably the appropriate thing to do.
BTW there is a website, ttp://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html it shows tire differences in speed and diameter.
Al
New 265/75-16 tires
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