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Will a 255\ 75 r17 tire work on a 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacomaSport18, Nov 16, 2018.

  1. Nov 16, 2018 at 7:04 AM
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    TacomaSport18

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    Hey, I have a chance to get some nice tires but not sure if they will work. Anyone out there ever use this tire size? Thanks for the help.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    Yea should be fine. I'm running 265/70/17,
     
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    I am torn between these two sizes for my stock sport wheels. Any issues with 265/70/17's?
     
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    I this 265/70/17 is a better all around size. The 255s seem to narrow for the truck. I would think it would not feel as stable on the highway, lots of mix reviews and opinions.
     
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    I had that size on my 2008 TRD sport and loved them. Great size, good gas mileage, awesome in the snow, and a good footprint when aired down.
     
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    If they are winters, may not be a bad idea. Skinny is better for winters - you see a lot of people going 255/85 for the pizza cutter look. However those are a lot smaller on the height, they may look worse than stock, if that matters to you.
     
  8. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    You do understand the difference in width between 255/285 is about 1” and the difference between 255/265 is about 1/4”.

    Not going to make a difference between 255/265 in handling unless you are turning at 90mph with weight. Does make a difference in MPGs though
     
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    Not smaller height wise at all. They are 34's

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    255/75/17 is a 32" slightly taller than stock
    255/80/17 is a 33" - I ran that size on my 08
    255/85/17 is a 34" - youd need to trim and maybe lift/level
     
  11. Nov 17, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    I was referring to the subject of the thread, the 255/75s... I can see how my wording is confusing.
     
  12. Nov 17, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    Still the 255 is taller

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  13. Nov 20, 2018 at 3:52 AM
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    Thanks for the Replies 255\ 75 r17 fit great :)
     

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