AlanBowers86
Member
Since current events seem to be slowing some of the progress on kits and such, I thought I'd ask a question of prospective owners. Does anyone plan on running a smaller diameter tire when they do eventually lower their Ranger?
Reason i ask is because of potential advantages in unsprung/rotational weight and gearing benefits. I'm a prospective Ranger customer, and currently have a 2013 2wd Tacoma. Those 2wd models had 27" tall tires as standard, whereas the 4x4's had a 30.5" tall tire. It really does not look out of proportion, especially when moving to a lesser offset and wider wheel/tire. Ranger is a similar overall size and has a 30.1" tire from the factory. A move to a 27" tire would be a >10% improvement in gearing and weigh less, making the truck feel and be quicker. What's everyone's thoughts on this?
Reason i ask is because of potential advantages in unsprung/rotational weight and gearing benefits. I'm a prospective Ranger customer, and currently have a 2013 2wd Tacoma. Those 2wd models had 27" tall tires as standard, whereas the 4x4's had a 30.5" tall tire. It really does not look out of proportion, especially when moving to a lesser offset and wider wheel/tire. Ranger is a similar overall size and has a 30.1" tire from the factory. A move to a 27" tire would be a >10% improvement in gearing and weigh less, making the truck feel and be quicker. What's everyone's thoughts on this?
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