Pizza Cutter Tires on the Toyota Tacoma | Fitment, Rubbing & Real MPG Results!

Installing tall skinny tires (aka Pizza Cutters) is a popular alternative for upgrading to big tires on a 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma. But... IT'S NOT AS EASY AS MANY SAY! In this video I break down everything you need to know to properly install 255/80/17 or 255/85/16 tires on a Tacoma including: required trimming to prevent rubbing, how to fit a full size spare tire, and how to re-calibrate your speedometer. I also cover the benefits and drawbacks of these larger tires including: gas mileage, ground clearance, acceleration, braking performance, and more! Join the channel membership to get access to perks:    / @jasonexplainsthings   Save 20% Your OnX Offroad Membership with Code "JASONEXPLAINS": https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/o... MORE VIDEOS TO CHECK OUT: Toyota 4x4 Videos:    • Toyota 4x4 Videos: 4Runner, Tacoma, RAV4 a...   Adventure Videos:    • ADVENTURE is Out There!   Tacoma Suspension Guide:    • 3RD Gen Tacoma: ULTIMATE "Budget" Suspensi...   Tacoma 30K Mile Major Service Guide:    • Toyota Tacoma 30,000 Mile: MAJOR SERVICE D...   MY SOCIALS: Follow me on Instagram:   / jasonexplainsthings   Check out my new website! https://jasonexplainsthings.com/ Merch and Discount Codes: https://jasonexplainsthings.com/merch... Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonexpl... Calibrating a Tacoma's Speedometer with HyperTech? Here's the link to download the software: https://www.hypertech.com/support-upd... TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set: https://amzn.to/4aGeMVV OBDLink MX+: https://amzn.to/3MYascR HyperTech Speedometer Calibrator: https://amzn.to/47kKuHm Dewalt Oscillating Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/3MHg4Z7 JB Weld Plastic Bonder: https://amzn.to/3OKCB7S Copper Anti-Seize: https://amzn.to/4rd4lzj 3/8" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4045y13 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Peak Suspension Tie Rod Reinforcement Sleeves (not affiliate link): https://www.peaksuspension.com/produc... Tires I Chose (not sponsored or affiliate): https://www.falkentire.com/wildpeak/at4w CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro to Skinny 33's AKA Pizza Cutters 01:20 265/70/17 Testing After 40K Miles 03:29 265/70/17 MPG Loop, On-Road Review 07:20 265/70/17 Off-Road Review 08:43 New Tire Day! 11:07 Trim to Stop Rubbing 13:43 Fitting 33" Spare Tire 15:04 Tie Rod Reinforcement Sleeves 16:11 Alignment Results 17:34 Calibrating Speedometer 21:16 Why I Chose Falken Wildpeak AT4W 23:19 255/80/17 Testing! 24:40 255/80/17 MPG Loop, On-Road Review 27:25 255/80/17 Off-Road Review, Final Thoughts #jasonexplainsthings #toyotatacoma #pizzacutters ‪@toyotausa‬ ‪@falkentire‬ ‪@peaksuspension‬ ‪@DiscountTire‬ ‪@onXOffroad‬