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(Yeah- like a dented cab and trailer corner the first time I made a turn)told him it was 10" too short for me to safely use it.
Alson sent email to dealer in adjacent town and in it asked for email reply - no phone calls and guess what - next morning first thing - the phone rings and--------
I looked at some info. there and the stock 265/70-16 tires are 30.7" in diameter (in Bridgestone, other brands may vary 1/10" or so) the following sizes would probably work without affecting MPG, speedo, or computer much: 265/60-18 (30.4"), 285/60-18 (31.4"), 295/45-20 (30.5"). I believe tire rack says you can go + or- 1/2" and be within acceptable tolerances. The 285's above maybe a little tall. I would think you could go up to around 33" tall tires also and still stuff them in the wheel wells, but keep in mind you will have slower acceleration, longer stopping distances and more unsprung weight which I would think would adversely affect your mpg a little and definately throw off your speedo by about 10%. I'm not sure about the computer. My personal experience is that if you are just looking for the big tire look, as in 33" or bigger, they will work. If you are looking for improved or comparable performance to stock you will need to stay about the same total diameter using a bigger rim and lower profile tire. Other than extensive off-road low range use where taller tires and more aggressive tread would actually help. The tall ones are usually very noisy on pavement, too.
I need some advice on buying a new truck. All I need is a very dependable, low cost truck to drive back and forth to work. I drive 42 miles one way each day. don't want to be cramped up for space though. I want something to haul things in, and it will seat 4 people comfortably. I am considering the Toyota Taco ma. Probably V6. Are there any out there in the 4 cylinder range that have good pick up on the freeway?
Also I am considering the MC Sonomas. If you that drive pickups can give this single mother some great advice as to which way I should go, I would greatly appreciate it.
The problem always...is having all things at once. You are going to rack up miles fast, so I understand your need. Taco would be a good choice, except seating 4 confortably? The 4 banger will last just as long as the six and give better economy, but leave you very disappointed with acceleration, especially highway acceleration.
You'll have to compromise somewhere, because there is no perfect truck. If you could at all afford it, the six will make your commute much more secure feeling, but you'll pay at the pump, and on the sticker.
Sonoma has more room, more comfortable and a better ride, about the same fuel economy, not quite as sturdy.
Ranger is a good choice, maybe the best choice.
I would guess that Single mom wants a quality, solidly built vehicle - the Toyota Tacoma quad-cab would fit her perfectly.
I am on the verge of litigation to give them back their truck. Toyota quality is not what I had expected.
On a side note: While I am a member group of far less members than you, I make it a point to post under only one name. Sorry to disappoint you.
This attack surprises me coming from you, I have respected you because you have mainly posted just about trucks. Oh well, I guess you joined the rest of the Chev pack. Too bad!
How have you been?
selling lots of vehicles?
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/
It's simple folks. Just DON'T go after other users. Check the topic titles once in a while and you'll stay right on track. Resist the urge to be "clever".
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i'm looking to buy a tundra and need advice as to whether the tundra will perform 5th wheel duties. all i get from the dealer on this subject is "sure you bet". uh huh
i usually find it smarter to inquire with people that have used a vehicle in this manner.
thanks in advance for any replies.
Now, if your trailer will fit behind the cab and the weight is fairly low, the Tundra will do fine. The I-Force engine is very strong, the transmission is up to the task and it is a pretty stable platform. I tow a 4200 pound boat with mine and love it. I barely notice it behind me. I'm just not sure I'd put a 5th wheel on it.
exactly what i was thinking about the wheelbase. With any shortbed a fifth wheel is tough. Turning might get close or hit the cab.
Best bet is to go with a long bed just for sufficient room
thank you for the advice. very well put, and clearly opens my eyes to look at all possibilities when considering a vehicle for doing the type of towing i plan on. before i go to far though, i notice that most people in towing disscusions don't even recommend the tundra for towing large trailers that are near the tundras wieght capacity due to the short wheelbase. do you have any recommendations as to what trucks are best suited to my needs in the 3/4 ton size?
As for general towing issues, I really like the Tundra. With the exception of 5th wheel towing, I think the Tundra will have no problems right up to its weight limits. As I said before, I'm pulling 4200 pounds and don't have the slightest problem. I know people who do a lot more than this as well.
If my needs required 5th wheel towing, I'd probably look at a long box Chevy 2500 or wait until the 2004 Tundra came out with the larger engine and wheel base.
I tow a 26 foot sunnybook (travel trailer) with mine. I tow around 4900 pounds.
I would personally not get a fifth-wheel. Its nice to fill the bed of the truck with camping stuff you do want to put in the trailer.
If you wanted a serious fifth-wheel, go buy a F-250 or a Chevy 2500 with a long bed.
Due to liability concerns, I will not post the specs here. If you want them, send me an e-mail at sclifford@kjtoyota.com.
I have owned my Tundra for a year now and it has not come close to meeting the expectations I had for quality and refinement when I bought it. Driving the Harley edition F150 showed me how much I had been in denial/ ignoring all the built-in shortcomings the current Tundra suspension and drive train has.
Today a guy asked me how I liked my Tundra and I told him if I had to do it all over again I would buy a Ford F150 and set it up like the Harley edition minus the Black paint and Harley labels; after spending a week driving one I couldn't recommend a 2wd Tundra anymore.
If you are happy with your Tundra then I am happy for you. I am expressing my opinion so forgive me if it doesn't match yours. I have had my truck into the dealer and read all the posts in tundrasolutions.com.. I think there are still problems with the design. The dealer doesn't have any answers and Toyota can't fix the design problems with the existing trucks. In 2002 Toyota should get it right, until then you are better off with a F150 for ride and drive quality. One closing thought, never buy a 2wd V8 powered truck that doesn't have a limited slip differential.
the tundra is a cute little pickup, but no where near the size of the fullsize trucks. also it's great to be able to learn what i have learned about trucks here at edmunds.
In advance, I thank you for your time and responses.
John (jmeisten2u@clinic.net)
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The other thing to consider for snow is ground clearance. "High centering" is a condition that occurs when the underside of your car or truck compresses the snow beneath you and prevents the tires from getting a good grip. The Tundra has the highest ground clearance of any full sized truck at about 11 inches. This combined with good snow tires should make the Tundra 4x4 a natural on snow.
I had a question. No one could answer it for me. Just out of curiosity whats the largest tire you can put on a tundra?
I know stock is 265's. but can you go bigger
My silverado came with 265's (largest offered) and i have since added 285's
Thanks
Ryan
I have 6K on the new tires and no problems
Poor toy-odor salesmen just can't help himself. The question was Subaru vs Tundra.
I'm going to put a tape under the differential, photograph it for the near sighted, serial exaggerators.