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Hey man - figured I'd respond since your setup is so similar to mine! I've got a 17 TRD Sport 4x4 as well. Running 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks, SEMA wheels, Bilstein 5100s on the 4th notch (1.55 inches), and 1 inch rear blocks. And similar to you, my truck is a daily driver, I don't offroad.

I've been really happy with the setup so far. When I switched from the stock 265/65/17 Toyos to the 265/70/17 Wildpeaks the difference was noticeable in terms of size and aggressiveness. The Wildpeaks drive really well. The SEMA wheels gave me a wider stance which I liked. I think the 1-1.5 inch lift is a good match for the 265/70/17 tires. Tires definitely don't look to small for that amount of lift in my view.

I considered upsizing to 275s also, went through that entire thread too and asked around for a lot of advice. My conclusion was to stick with 265/70/17. Main reason was that moving up from 265 to 275 in the Wildpeaks would add an additional 10 lbs to each tire, which I feared would make my ride more sluggish.

So I've decided that instead of moving to a larger tire, I've been looking at wheels with 0 or -10 offset to widen my stance out a little. I think that would give me the best bang for the buck in improving the look without sacrificing driving performance.

Below are some recent pics of how the truck stands today.

 

Few more things I'd add on the 275 decision. It doesn't seem to be a common size and I noticed several manufacturers don't even offer it. And if I went with 275s I'd want to get that size for the spare and that's extra cost. Right now I still have a 265/65/17 spare even though I'm running 265/70/17 which is close enough to be okay. Also thought it was too early to swap out my current tires which only have 15K on them. I can justify swapping wheels because I could sell the SEMAs to offset the cost a bit, whereas the used tires would be much harder to sell.

 

Got any side view shots?

 

Here’s a pic the day after I got the lift installed.

 

why so negative? I would not say that everyone who went 265/70/17 knows they made the right choice. my bet would be many of them wish they went bigger right off the bat (and did so later, before the 265's were toast, costing more in the long run). I also hear of people going with 275's with no major issues, as long as they aren't wheeling hard.

Many people don't care about fuel economy, or cutting, or spending money on a lift. different strokes.

 

2013 DCLB TRD(S) here. Went to Cooper Discover AT3s in 275/70/17 on stock suspension using T4R Trail rims. Only thing I did was remove the mudflaps up front. Never had an issue with anything rubbing while camping/hunting/skiing/4-wheeling/outfitting in the Wyoming/Colorado back country. It's unfortunate for us Taco owners that this size is so uncommon. Heck, Cooper even dropped their C-range 275 when they went to the AT3 4s. It can be had in E-range in the AT3 LT, but E-range is simply not a comfortable option. I think the 275 is perfect for those who want to go as big as they can in the rubber department without lifting provided they're using the right wheel backspacing/offset. I've since added 6112s, Dakars and 5125s for a 2.25" front lift with about 2.5" in the rear and tried the Kumho AT51 in the same size. I'm thinking about going to go back to Coopers but trying a P285/70/17 to see how they fit. It'll be close. If they don't fit, I'll just wear out the Kumhos and figure out something else down the road. I don't know what the offset is on the SEMA wheels, but I'll bet you beer they'll fit perfectly without issue.

 

I think you’ll be really happy with the 265/70/17 Wildpeaks. They’ll look good with your lift height and the SEMA wheels. My stock tires had about 2K miles on them and my local Discount Tire gave me $300 for them, but I think every shop is different. I didn’t want to worry about selling them privately either.

 

Well, might not be the tire size you’re hoping to hear about but 255/85R16. This has affected my MPG slightly but if I drive the speed limit it’s still capable of 22+ MPG. In the city it’s still 15-18 in stop and go, looking like it’s hardly affected maybe .5MPG loss/gain after you convert everything to actual with the bigger tire. I do live in hilly region and every weekend I’m driving about 200 miles.

Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX. Surprisingly they are not noisy, unless going fast around a corner. Must be an attribute of still being "A/T" but look pretty aggressive IMO. Fits with no mods, well remove the mud flaps and no rub anywhere which is cool. I am running stock suspension.

Very happy with this size. Might get a little squirrelly if you go down some washed out roads or potholes while going fast (like real fast..) because they are a little bit skinny. BUT they have been performing on wet pavement very nicely. Will be taking them offroad on a good camping trip through some technical trails in... a fortnight.

I really juggled and struggled with what size I wanted to attack.. 33 skinnies or 35 and fat. I knew what needed to be done to get the 35s but I'm not ready to commit to that _yet_ maybe after these wear out. However I trailed pretty hard on the stock wrangler tires and I was really impressed how they handled in the mud/sand/inclines/trails/dirt/minor rocks. Which almost lead me to believe I should keep the stock lol..

 

Similar set up, 5100s up front and 2” lift all around. Went 275/70 and it fits great. Zero rub, no cutting and stock UCA.

Also went with an 8.5” wide wheel which I’m not sure if it really matters vs what you’re running.

 

Which wheels are those and what offset are they? Looks good.

 

I’m almost they a tank, looks like it’s going to be around 2mpg loss

 

Raceline Clutch
17x8.5
Zero offset
4.75 bs

 

Instead of the 275/70/17 why not go with a 255/75/17 tire?

It will have the same diameter without the weight and provide more clearance due to the thinner width and a better tire selection.

They fit just fine on a 7 inch SEMA wheel and are about 3/4 inch thinner than the 275. If you want more poke from the fender well then add a spacer for more stance.

BFG KO2 come 255/75/17 in C load and are only 46lbs.

You can also get Cooper ST Max and STT Pro in that size and are also C load.

 

I have 265/70/17 Nitto G2s with SEMA wheels on my truck, been happy with them but would like a little more fill in the wheel well. I also have a 2 inch lift, no longer stock height.



Ive considered Wildpeaks as well just a little on the heavy side for me, that's why I'm leaning towards 255/75/17.

Good luck!

 

I had 265/70/17s on NTGs and I liked them and they did fine, but I eventually opted for 285s because they just look RIGHT.
I say if you’re going to do 275s, just go all in and do 285s.

 

Yep, thinking that too, 285 TGs are only 46 lbs.

Have already trimmed the plastic on the fender liners and run LR UCAs to help move the wheels forward. Just need to pull the trigger once I decide, the current TGs have 42k miles on them now.

 

Worried about too much. Just put the tire/wheel combo you want proper lift to fit those. Tire noise and loss of some gas mileage is just part of the deal.

 

It’s more than a lift though, to be fair. To fit 285s you’re really going to need to do some cutting and that’s not for everyone.

 

Just another vote for the 255/80/17 - they are the widest "skinny" at around 10.2 inches. Work well with the Tacoma and a mild lift on the SEMA wheels.