Dumb Tire question

TacticalTaco · 06-10-2008, 11:16 AM

I know this is a common question, so I apologize for asking it again, but I can't seem to get a straight answer. I have a 2008 Tacoma Access Cab 4X4 the stock tires are Dunlop 24575R16 A/Ts. They are pretty useless offroad and I was thinking about getting something else. All the decent tires seem to be 26570R16 can I use those without them rubbing ? The only tire I've found in the original configuration is the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Toy4Life · 06-10-2008, 11:42 AM

265/70/16 shouldn't give you a problem. The Bridgestone Revos are a good tire too.
BTW, Welcome to TW.

joedirt · 06-10-2008, 11:55 AM

265/70 r16 will fit. You can go up to a 265/75 r16 without any rubbing issues as well. A 275/70 r16 might fit, depending on the company that makes the tire, all tires vary in overall dimensions even though they are the same size.

ninja_taco · 06-13-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by joedirt

265/70 r16 will fit. You can go up to a 265/75 r16 without any rubbing issues as well. A 275/70 r16 might fit, depending on the company that makes the tire, all tires vary in overall dimensions even though they are the same size.

silly question... the 265/75r16 will also fit reg cab 4x4 w/o lift?

Toy4Life · 06-13-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_taco

silly question... the 265/75r16 will also fit reg cab 4x4 w/o lift?

Yes, that's the max size without a lift.

ninja_taco · 06-13-2008, 12:56 PM

thank you kindly

TacticalTaco · 06-13-2008, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the info guys. How come Costco and a few other websites list 265/75 R16s as incompatible with a Stock Tacoma ? Do they just have some weird policy or are there any safety issues to be concerned with ?

joedirt · 06-13-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_taco

silly question... the 265/75r16 will also fit reg cab 4x4 w/o lift?

Yes, they should fit with no problem. A 265/75 is about 1" bigger in height than a 265/70. Sidewall height is about 1/2" taller(in both directions), which gives you the 1". The circumference is roughly a 3" difference between the two sizes. It's not 3" all the way around the tire, but 1 1/2" for each "side".

Go here and enter the sizes, you'll see what I'm talking about.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

joedirt · 06-13-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TacticalTaco

Thanks for the info guys. How come Costco and a few other websites list 265/75 R16s as incompatible with a Stock Tacoma ? Do they just have some weird policy or are there any safety issues to be concerned with ?

Probably the same reason why the Toyota dealer wouldn't mount my yoko's on my rims. I was told the only tires the dealer would mount were the ones the rims came with from the factory. Even if I had gone with a factory tire, they wouldn't mount them because Tacomas aren't available with the 18" 4runner limited rims.

ninja_taco · 06-13-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joedirt

Yes, they should fit with no problem. A 265/75 is about 1" bigger in height than a 265/70. Sidewall height is about 1/2" taller(in both directions), which gives you the 1". The circumference is roughly a 3" difference between the two sizes. It's not 3" all the way around the tire, but 1 1/2" for each "side".

Go here and enter the sizes, you'll see what I'm talking about.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

thank you, nifty site ya found there

Toy4Life · 06-13-2008, 01:06 PM

Due to liabillity issues, most of those places won't mount anything larger than stock. Sam's Club was the same way. They will sometimes mount the larger tire if you bring in the wheels by themselves (not mounted on a vehicle).

ninja_taco · 06-13-2008, 01:07 PM

when i had my jeep, there was a tire place here in town that put 31's on for me no questions asked. im not sure if anything has changed, thats been a year and a half now.

Toy4Life · 06-13-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_taco

when i had my jeep, there was a tire place here in town that put 31's on for me no questions asked. im not sure if anything has changed, thats been a year and a half now.

The private places will do it usually without question. The big discount department stores are the ones that won't. It varies from place to place. Just ask ahead of time.

ninja_taco · 06-13-2008, 01:10 PM

appreciate it sir. thanks for advice

ninja_taco · 06-15-2008, 12:46 PM

anyone runnin that setup?

05PreRunner · 06-15-2008, 12:58 PM

Here are pictures of my tires, I'm running 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers.

DTacoms · 11-08-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 05PreRunner

Here are pictures of my tires, I'm running 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers.

Nice tires you got there!

How's the thread wearing on those? How's the comfort in highway driving?

I'm planning on purchasing new tires and I like what you have. I hope you can share your experience.

Thanks.

vtragweed · 11-08-2008, 03:01 AM

i stuck with my stock size 245/75/16 and i went with the firestone destination a/t look damn good on the truck definetly a improvement on the truck and easier on my eyes

06-10-2008, 11:16 AM	#1
TacticalTaco Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7221 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 14 O8 V6 4X4 2008 Access Cab Manual	Dumb Tire question I know this is a common question, so I apologize for asking it again, but I can't seem to get a straight answer. I have a 2008 Tacoma Access Cab 4X4 the stock tires are Dunlop 24575R16 A/Ts. They are pretty useless offroad and I was thinking about getting something else. All the decent tires seem to be 26570R16 can I use those without them rubbing ? The only tire I've found in the original configuration is the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

06-10-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	265/70/16 shouldn't give you a problem. The Bridgestone Revos are a good tire too. BTW, Welcome to TW. __________________

06-10-2008, 11:55 AM	#3
joedirt Northern Alliance: Supplier Joined: Jan 2008, #4365 Location: Northern Va Age: 46 Posts: 905 Subaru Forester 2009 Double Cab Automatic H4 Foglights, Puddle Lights, iPod Adaptor, and the usual things you would associate with a suv. Yeah me.	265/70 r16 will fit. You can go up to a 265/75 r16 without any rubbing issues as well. A 275/70 r16 might fit, depending on the company that makes the tire, all tires vary in overall dimensions even though they are the same size. __________________ ^^ mjp2 before the corrective surgery.

06-13-2008, 01:06 PM	#11
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Due to liabillity issues, most of those places won't mount anything larger than stock. Sam's Club was the same way. They will sometimes mount the larger tire if you bring in the wheels by themselves (not mounted on a vehicle). __________________

06-15-2008, 12:58 PM	#16
05PreRunner Addicted to modding... Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: So Cal Gender: Male Posts: 2,032 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Mods are in signature block.	Here are pictures of my tires, I'm running 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers. __________________ www.socaltacomas.com My Truck's Mods: Chrome Mesh Grill, Chrome Mesh Bumper Grill, IPCW Led Taillights, IPCW Led third Brake Light, JVC Bluetooth/DVD/CD Headunit, JVC iPod interface/ control, 10" sub in Custom Scosche Box, Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers, Tailgate handle cover, Blue LED Interior Lights, Side Steps, True Flow XDI intake, Helix TBS, OBX Racing Pedals, CGS Motorsports Exhaust, TRD Shiftknob, Toyota "Baja" Rims, Moerse Keyless Entry Beep Mod, 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Tacomaworld.com sticker (+20 hp), JBA Headers, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, 6000k HID foglights, Halo Projector Headlights, Rear view camera, White Gauge Cluster LEDs, Custom badging, Tint, OEM Roof Rack, NST Lightweight Crank Pulley, 12.2" eonon sun visor monitors, Aries Bull Bar, 3" Toytec Lift (awaiting install)

06-13-2008, 12:56 PM	#6
ninja_taco Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5035 Location: abita springs, louisiana Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 147 4x4 2008 Regular Cab Manual I4	thank you kindly

06-13-2008, 12:57 PM	#7
TacticalTaco Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7221 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 14 O8 V6 4X4 2008 Access Cab Manual	Thanks for the info guys. How come Costco and a few other websites list 265/75 R16s as incompatible with a Stock Tacoma ? Do they just have some weird policy or are there any safety issues to be concerned with ?

06-13-2008, 01:07 PM	#12
ninja_taco Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5035 Location: abita springs, louisiana Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 147 4x4 2008 Regular Cab Manual I4	when i had my jeep, there was a tire place here in town that put 31's on for me no questions asked. im not sure if anything has changed, thats been a year and a half now.

06-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#14
ninja_taco Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5035 Location: abita springs, louisiana Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 147 4x4 2008 Regular Cab Manual I4	appreciate it sir. thanks for advice

06-15-2008, 12:46 PM	#15
ninja_taco Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5035 Location: abita springs, louisiana Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 147 4x4 2008 Regular Cab Manual I4	anyone runnin that setup?

11-08-2008, 03:01 AM	#18
vtragweed Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8454 Location: TX, VA Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 557 08 2.7, 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 exhaust, secondary filter removed, AFE drop in filter, A/C shut off defrost, blacked-out emblems	i stuck with my stock size 245/75/16 and i went with the firestone destination a/t look damn good on the truck definetly a improvement on the truck and easier on my eyes

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