Tire size question

Wassup all? Just got some new 17" flat black TRD factory rims now l'm in the market for new tires. Was looking at the 265/65R17 General Grabber ATs but just saw the Duratrac from Goodyear on a local Taco and I might consider them instead. Th main question, besides which tire, is can I move up to a 265/70R17 without a lift kit?
Walmart has the Goodyear Advantage tire, similar to the Duratrac but it's only offered in the 265/70R17 but it's less expensive than the Duratrac.
Thanks for any advice you can offer.

 

I am like you and I am in the market to upgrading my current tires that came standard on my '15 Tacoma Sport 4x4 to a more aggressive tread design. I have been to several places (i.e. Belle Tire, Goodyear, Sam's Club, Costco, Discount Tire) and I am on the fence about what size tire to go with. The standard size is 265-65-R17 and I was thinking of going with 265-70-R17. (The tire that I have in mind of upgrading to is the BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of going from a 65 to a 70? What is the advantages and disadvantages of going from a P265 to a LT265?

 

Uh ohh here comes the search button jokes ..

 

I run 255-70-17 and 265-70-16's on my stock tacoma. TW members swear 265-75 fits also
Wish I knew how to post links.
Look up "tcbob largest tire stock"

 

I have 265/70r17 and rub only in reverse with the wheel turned all the way left. I'm also at stock height.


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

 

For me, I like larger tires with deeper sidewalks but if you live in the north where slush and snow can coat your wheel well, I refrain from anything but standard with out a lift. Otherwise, a slight loss in handling, a change in final drive ratio and increased cousining from deeper side walls. On LT tires, the side wall is stiffer and less prone to damage and flex under loads. If not for heavy use, don't bother with a light truck.

 

Remember too that a change in tire style can cause fit problems with the deeper tread. That's why I would stay with OEM sizes with AT and off road tires. The only solution is to test fit tires which some shops will do before buying.

 

I run Goodyear duratracs on my '15 and have had no problems so far. They look mean as hell too. Can't help you with your sizing question tho as I'm running 285s with a lift.

 

Yes, you can run 265/70/17 with no lift. Probably not, but you may have to remove the mud flaps. Welcome to TW!

 

Thanks all for the replies

 

You can move up to 265/70R17s with no lift. They might rub your flaps depending on backspacing. You can see what they look like in a non-lifted truck in KO2 link in my sig. I'm running flexible low profile flaps, so I can't comment on flap rubbing. I looked at the Duratrac and KO2 and determined the KO2 was a better tire for my needs.

Be sure with whatever option you decide to get a C-load tire, and not heavy E-loads, which will hurt performance and mpgs. P-loads are great for power and mpgs if you do not off road your truck where something may puncture your sidewall. OEM tires are P-load.