Just did a whack of highways driving in a 1958 with the stock Yokohama Geolandars, which are a very street worthy tire. Averaged 23.9 mpg over roughly 2600 miles (90% highway) using strictly 91 Octane. This was about what I expected, and I’m prepared for a 10-15% dip with a more aggressive tire...
I’ll be taking delivery of mine here in Thunder Bay on Friday or Saturday (getting PDI done today), and I’ll take a look as well.
FYI, one FE in Herritage Blue, two 1958s in Black and my 1958 in Meteor Shower arrived on the truck from Toronto yesterday (meaning they went past here on the train...
Sounds similar to me, I’ll be towing a Square drop trailer (manufactured in Minnesota). I will stick with the stock tires for now and see how they handle, will also be getting a set of winters for the Canadian and Midwest US winters.
Thanks for the insight, especially as a long term Toyota driver.
Looking forward to my 1958 delivery in the next few weeks! Did you stick with the stock tires?
Just got an update from the dealer. My LC is allocated, but not being delivered until mid-July. UGH. At least I know its coming, but that takes half the summer out of the works.
Thanks for the add! Looking forward to my 1958 as soon as possible (June?) here in Thunder Bay, ON. It’ll get lots of miles, tarmac and trail. My two youngest kids are starting college in the US this fall. One in South Dakota (Go Jacks!) and one in Montana at MSUB, so the camping and trail...