Thinking about new tires.
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Thinking about new tires.
My '92 4Runner has 4.56 gears. I was thinking of either putting 31/10.5, 31/11.5 , 32/10.5, 32/11.5 size tires on the stock 15" rims. What would be the best combination so as I'm not to lose any power? I will not be adding a lift. Also does tire width effect anything? Main purposes for driving is half and half, urban purposes and off-roading purposes such as hill climbing and forest trails. Any comments would be appreciated. G'day.
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It depends on what kind of transmission you have...manual or automatic. Also, your motor....4 or 6 cylinder. But, there are hundreds of threads on this with a lot of information. Try a search on tire sizing and see if that helps at all.
Here's one thread...
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ight=tire+size
It depends on what kind of transmission you have...manual or automatic. Also, your motor....4 or 6 cylinder. But, there are hundreds of threads on this with a lot of information. Try a search on tire sizing and see if that helps at all.
Here's one thread...
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ight=tire+size
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Stick with no more than 31x10.50 to keep your power & you'll have no issues wth stock suspension. I've been running 31x10.50 for years on my pickup. I recently added 17" rims & 265/65 tires (they were cheap), but as soon as they are worn out, I'm replacing with 31x10.50, maybe 11.50 (can't find anyone who makes them in a 17" tire, but I figure that's just a matter of time with everyone upgrading to larger rims). I had to screw my steering stops out about a turn to stop minor rubbing of the anti-sway bar at the back of the front wheel.
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I say go for 31x11.5's or 12.5's. I think the wider tire definatly made a difference to me when I went from 31's to 33's. As far as power goes I'm running a horrible 3.0 with a 5speed and 4.56's and I see no problem with my vehicles pep. Infact I dont think it changed at all since I had the 31's on it. I'm gonna keep the 4.56's with the 36's but we'll see how long that lasts...
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I think 32's are a waste. You will have more fitment issues with a 32x11.50 (the common size) than with a 33x10.50, which is what I would recommend. It is certainly driveable/liveable with 4.56's with the manual tranny, but I did noice a difference when I went to 4.88's. I probably wouldn't have regeared, but I was in there anyways putting in lockers, so it was an opportune time.
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My 4Runner is a 5spd Vsixer. So I am leaning towards either the 31x11.5's or the 32x11.5's. I prefer the wider tire because it looks better and it would probably help in traction. Would either of those fit without having to worry about rubbing?
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Get 31x10.5 Yokahama Geolander A/T's, or if you want the more agressive look get the M/T'S. They are a great tire for the price. Bfg's are too exspensive in my opinion.
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With a stock suspension, you're going to have issues with larger than 31x10.50. Do you intend to wheel it much? If not, the taller/wider tires won't do much for you. They will also make your fuel mileage go into the toilet.
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I run 32x11.5 s on my 4runner with no fitment issues (before or after OME suspension). I also have the 4.56 gearing, and looks-wise i like the 32s. No huge improvement over the 31x10.5s that came stock on the truck though...
I opted for the BFGs because there was some sale going on them, so they were cheaper than the Yokos, but if i had it to do over again, i would go for the Yokos.
On the pickup i used to have, i did have some issues with anything larger than 31's in the back.
I opted for the BFGs because there was some sale going on them, so they were cheaper than the Yokos, but if i had it to do over again, i would go for the Yokos.
On the pickup i used to have, i did have some issues with anything larger than 31's in the back.
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These tires look pretty awesome:
http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireIntr...reID=600&ID=lt
I appreciate everyone's help in steering me in the right direction. Props.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireIntr...reID=600&ID=lt
I appreciate everyone's help in steering me in the right direction. Props.
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