Best 31" tire size for 17" wheels opinion needed

I have factory 17" aluminum tacoma wheels from 2002.
I have a moderate lift At 1.5"
and I want some 31" or 32" tires.
I'm curious to get some opinions on the ideal tire size for daily driving.
Clearance shouldn't be an issue but I don't want to get a tire that's too wide or tires that create too much drag and reduce mpg too drastically.

 

265-65-17 your best bet I would think

 

I put 265/70/17's on stock 2wd prerunner suspension and they rub a bit at full lock. Kinda disappointing since the same size on 16's didn't rub but who knows, you might be good with the lift. I got general grabber at2's.

 

Which 17" do you have? Considering no 1st Gen came with 17's from factory I assume you have Toyota 17" from a later vehicle. This matters as backspacing is different.

^this is correct, 31" tire size is standard and easiest on mpg.

so the 265/75-16 didn't rub at all?

 

Nope, not at all. I never had an aggressive tire on the truck though...previous were all highway tires.

 

My mistake, the wheels are 16" aluminum 5 spoke.
the tires i have now are 265 70 r16.

How much height difference is there between 265 70 16 and 265 75 16?
If i wanted a 32" or 33" tire what would you suggest?

 

70 is 30.6" and 75 is 31.6"

 

Good to know.
Thanks

 

I put 255/70/17 cooper at3's on my stock height Tacoma. I was scared that 265/70/17 would rub. I'm glad I went with this size as I was still able to increase my wheel height slightly over stock while also keeping my mudflaps (they hardly rub the mudflaps, 265/70/17 would have ripped them off). Since you have a 1.5" lift, you would be good with 265/70/17.