Needing new tires, and a little guidance

Long time listener, first time caller.

I have a 2013 SR5 4x4 4 cyl. manual, with everything stock. My tires are edging closer to the end of their life, and I've decided to buy new wheels too. I'm wanting to eventually install a 3" lift, but I'm only buying the wheels and tires right now because of other commitments. (A little more on that in a second)

I'm wanting to get tires that will add a little height without rubbing, since I don't want to do any mods if I don't have to (like removing mudflaps). Five days a week, I'm on the highway aside from after work fishing trips, and I'm in nursey fields or other light off roading areas during the weekends. Since I want to eventually get a 3" lift, I also don't want the tires to look too small without having to buy something else. That's probably what will have to happen, though, if I had to guess. What tire and size would you recommend?

Also, I currently have 16" OEM wheels but I'm alright with getting 17" wheels.

Do you know of any easy to use calculators that could help determine the height gained from wheel and tire size changes?

Thanks ahead of time!

 

Research this topic on the forum, there's been a lot of discussion on this. If you know what terrain you drive on the most and what you want your tires to excel at, the decision becomes easier. If you spend a lot of time on the highway and don't encounter loose sand/snow/mud in ridiculous quantity very frequently, tall and skinny would probably be best.

Also, TW has a built in tire size calculator that will show you the % change and also show a to-scale comparison of the difference in two tire sizes. just go to the mods and tutorials pull-down and tire size calculator is the one you want.

 

265/75/16 or 265/70/17 is as big as you can go without rubbing

 

I love my Michelin LTX MS2's. As do many other members. Best tire I've ever had. 20k + miles and still look brand new as far as tread goes. Quiet, too. You'll get louder moving to the AT's. And based on what you've said, the MS2's should be sufficient. For the type of driving you do, they'd be a good choice I think. Can anyone second that? This link contains my initial thoughts, as well as other members comments.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/michelin-ltx-m-s2.200310/

 

This thread has a lot of good info for trucks without lift:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ith-265-70-17-or-265-75-16-size-tires.144480/

 

Thanks guys, I used that tire size calculator and I'll be choosing the 265/75/16. I've been doing a lot of research on the brands on here, and the Michelin LTX MS2's come up a lot. Their price tag is high, though, too. I'll just have to think about that model compared to a cheaper tire. As for wheels, I'm understanding the offset and backspacing more after reading a thread about that.

 

if you mostly drive on road.... MS2 hands down

If you want a nice more agressive looking AT tire, the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 in a P265/75R16 its nice a light (only 39 lbs which was all of 1.7lbs more than the stock 265/70R16 rugged fails that came on my TRD OR) they are quite and surprise the HELL out of me.

 

You may have already come across this regarding tire size/lifts... Handy. http://www.tacomahq.com/161/original-tacoma-tire-size/

 

x2 on this. I have 15k on my set and you can barely tell that they aren't new. Very quiet yet competent in everything I have tried them in so far (gravel, rocks, heavy rain, standing water, light mud and pavement). Can't report on snow yet but don't expect any less from them. Think I paid $147 per tire before tax but I have P245/75R16 so the 265's might be a little bit more.

 

Michelin m/s2. They're probably the cheapest tires to own if you consider the fact that they last twice as long as others.

I couldn't suggest a safer tire. For emergency braking or lane changes for obstacle avoidance they are GOLD.

 

Without a lift "rngr"is on point.If your going to eventually do a 3"lift than you have more availability for tire size/space clearance etc.

 

265s actually do rub on the mud flaps. At least mine did. Not on back only the front. then again its super easy to remove them. 3 phillips screws and some clips that just pop right out.

 

I've very happy with my BFG KO's, I've also heard good things about the KO2's. Goodyear wrangler duratracs are also an excellent tire

 

I ordered the new Cooper Discoverer XT4, they go on the truck May 7th - they're designed for Canadian winters and are a true ALL season ALL terrain.

I'll post a review shortly

 

X 2 ^^^ that what I have in a 265/70 16 . I do have a leveling kit . photos in gallery .

 

265/70/16 MS2's here...Excellent tire all around..

 

I just put 265/70R17 Dick Cepek Trail Country tires on my stock 17" rims, VERY Happy with them! little bit of noise (not much more than stock). Nice aggressive looking tire, it looks bigger than it is which is nice. I did have it rub a bit with the mud flaps but have since taken them off. I also put Spidertrax spacers on just to be safe and a leveing kit will be coming in the next few weeks. I'll have pics up later if you want to see what they look like.

 

Haha you sound exactly like a commercial for tires

 

+1 on the Michelin M/S 2. Wear like iron. Smooth ride. Great in rain and snow. If most of your driving is on road these can't be beat.

 

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