John & Christine
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1jeep wrote:eurohazard wrote:Be happy you have 17" wheels. Those of us with 18" wish we has many choices as the 17" crowd! 
I think 16" wheels won't work because the brakes are too large in diameter just FYI.
I dont know what tundra the OP has, but all the new style tundras i have seen are only offered with 18" wheels as the 17" wont clear the brake calipers from what i was told. I mistyped...they are 18.
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Ron3rd
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John & Christine wrote:1jeep wrote:eurohazard wrote:Be happy you have 17" wheels. Those of us with 18" wish we has many choices as the 17" crowd!
I think 16" wheels won't work because the brakes are too large in diameter just FYI.
I dont know what tundra the OP has, but all the new style tundras i have seen are only offered with 18" wheels as the 17" wont clear the brake calipers from what i was told. I mistyped...they are 18.
Correct, the 17" wheels won't clear the calipers.
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eurohazard
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That makes sense! Then you Tundra guys do feel my pain! lol
I had to buy new tires to replace my crappy Continental ContiTracs...but I stayed with P tires again. My new ones have a load rating of 116 vs the factory 114 however.
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saltbayou
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I got the 20" on mine and am,or was,real happy. Guess they aren't as cool as I thought. Hopefully I'll only have to replace them once.
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DocWard
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I'm glad to see I'm not the only Tundra owner on here. I have a 2008 CrewMax, 5.7 4WD with tow package waiting for me back home that my wife bought for me.
I think if you check TRD makes a 17" wheel that will clear the calipers, if you are willing to lay down the cash for them.
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drewnick
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I just got done with my first "long" trip from the mountains to the beach. The Tundra performed flawlessly with my 9,500lb TT. Once I was on the flats near Charleston, I was able to get 11.0 MPG on cruise at 60 - 65. That is AMAZING!
Here are some fuel stats I did on a LONG trip, unloaded:
Driving 60 MPH: 23.7 MPG
Driving 65 MPH: 22.1 MPG
Driving 75 MPH: 19.8 MPG
Keep in mind this is GAS - which is about a buck cheaper than diesel. I just can't believe how well the 5.7 does on fuel. I wish they'd put this in a MH chassis as it makes more HP and almost as much torque as the Ford V-10.
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drewnick
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By the way all of my MPG calcs were taken using on board computer, which I have verified to be accurate within .2 MPG using fill up records.
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Sir Buffalo
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John & Christine wrote:Sir Buffalo wrote: Since taking purchase we have added , Leer 100XQ Cap . Sir Buffalo,
Would you do me a huge favor when you have the time. Could you measure that cap fom the bottom of the bed to the inside top of the cap....and also to the bottom of the door opening?
I'll buy you a beer when I see you! 
Will do!
When I get home this evening. Expect an email before you have your milk and cookies? Just kidding. Note my measurement will be from the floor of the bed to the actual lip of hatch/ window to give you a true dimension as well as from the ceiling to the bed...I think (from memory their is as much as a 2" difference. ....yes I will do the same for the door....
Your not that far from me...I head your way often, we should stay in touch... I could easily swing buy, etc for you to take a look....
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Sir Buffalo
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drewnick wrote:I just got done with my first "long" trip from the mountains to the beach. The Tundra performed flawlessly with my 9,500lb TT. Once I was on the flats near Charleston, I was able to get 11.0 MPG on cruise at 60 - 65. That is AMAZING!
Here are some fuel stats I did on a LONG trip, unloaded:
Driving 60 MPH: 23.7 MPG
Driving 65 MPH: 22.1 MPG
Driving 75 MPH: 19.8 MPG
Keep in mind this is GAS - which is about a buck cheaper than diesel. I just can't believe how well the 5.7 does on fuel. I wish they'd put this in a MH chassis as it makes more HP and almost as much torque as the Ford V-10.
I am going to try that......the best I have done ( no trip computer..all is done by hand and sometimes if really curious a calculator) is 19.2 and that was at 65mph....
Your right these engines are great...guess its the tranny that is assisting.....just imagine if and when the 7 and 8 speeds hit the market. Everyone who drives our truck...I am always happy to flip the keys to them...come back a believer...Toy should put on their payroll....LOL
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drewnick
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No doubt the six speed does a big difference. The zen of auto transmissions is the continuous transmission where it's a big cone. I guess that'd be better, but this one is pretty dog gone good.
I am fully aware that my milage stats are WAY high. I don't know why. Maybe I broke it in good or something. 22k miles.
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