What Wheel/Tire Size?

So I was curious on what size wheels and tires I should purchase for my tacoma. I am 18 and saving up and will be purchasing myself so I am trying to focus on being cost efficient. I was looking towards getting 17’ wheels but was unsure about the tire size. Any ideas?

 

If you do 16” wheels, 265/75/16 or nice stock size (good all terrain)

If you do 17” (make sure they balance on Tacomas) stock wheels are best for that, but SCS, Method, and a few others make wheels that balance well. Tires for 17” wheels would be best at 255/75/17 or 265/70/17

Tires make a great difference in mpg. If this is a concern, stay stock, but buy nice well made tires, like Michellin, Falken, or BFG.

 

Thank you so much! What size tires would you reccomend if I went up to 17’ wheels?

 

Well, I mentioned the size already for 17”, but as far as tires this is a good start, read some reviews. Again if mpg are a concern, buy 4-ply tires not 6-ply or greater. If you offroad you may want the 6-ply.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/...4.0 - 4.9:tireCategory:allTerrainTires&page=0

 

Depends on if you wanna lift it, go off road...

I also have a 2018 SR5 and hated the stock wheels, but loved the 17" Sport wheels that everyone else seems to hate.

Found a new take off set of Sport wheels cheap, and bought Toyo Open Country AT tires in 265/65-17.

 

Awesome! If I go with the 265 /70 would you reccomend a lift?

 

I would have went with 70 instead of 65, but I have no plans to lift it. Some with stock suspensions say theirs never rub, some say they do.

I played it safe, their perfect for beach driving, and didn't mess up my mileage much.

 

Great choice that’s about 31” and probably nets the best mpg you can get.

This is perfect for OP because my tires are also 17” wheels, but 255/75/17 (32”) and I have a 2” lift. I avg. 17-22mpg depending on driving.

 

There’s ALOT of lift options out there. Save your $$$ for something good if you truly want it down the road. Use your stock stuff for a while to learn how your truck drives, then upgrade if you feel necessary. I went some badass places on my stock setup and the Tacoma is the best truck to enjoy that stuff.

Good tires will make a big difference and one of the most important differences alone

 

I am running 265 70 17 Ridge Grapplers

 

265/70/17 Terra Grappler G2s, TRD Pro 4R wheels, factory mud guards, no rubbing anywhere.

 

I love how they look! How much did you pay for your tires and wheels?

 

me? I paid $820 for my wheels shipped to my door, a little higher than some but mine came from a Toyota dealer in California and I am in NC. I paid $536 for my tires from Discount Tire Direct on eBay. they were running some sort of sale the week I bought mine. mine are not LT tires though, they are P265/70/17.

 

I really like your truck! thank you so much for the help I've been looking for the same wheel and tires to buy for myself!

 

thanks! no problem man, hope you get some you like.

 

265/70

 

265/70/17 SL Toyo open country at2 on TRD pro Sema wheels. Factory mud flaps and lower spoiler, no rubbing, no shaking and no issues. 5100s and .1/4 shim up front for the lean, one inch block in the rear.

 

thank you so much! I think I'm going to run 265/70/17 on Falken Wildpeak AT3W with some 17' TRD Pro Wheels!

 

I like the setup! I plan on running 265/70/17 with Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires and 17' TRD Pro Wheels too

 

Looks like I am the only one with 18" wheels. They came with a package that someone else ordered but then never picked up. They do rub when in a full over turn with the truck on an incline. Nito a/t Terra Grappler G2 305/65R18.