Sorry, another tire size question....

Hi All, new novice member with an old question. I owned a 2003 Toyota Tacoma that I put a 3” lift with 33” tires and rims. Pretty sure those sizes are right, it may have been a body lift though. The truck looked absolutely awesome, but drove and rode like hell. I swore I would never do it again. So, here I am 16 years later (and older) with a new 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 crew cab that I would like to “toughen” up a little. I have been told I can put a set of the new Fuel Vector D647 17x8.5 rims with matching BF Goodrich KO2 tires (265/70/R17 ?) WITHOUT a lift. I love the rims and white letter tires. So below are my questions.

1-Do you think I can fit this combination on my stock truck without a lift and without any rubbing?
2-What will I sacrifice except fuel mileage and speedometer difference?
3-If this wouldn’t work would just adding the BF Goodrich KO2 tires to my stock rims give me that little “tougher” look .
4-The rims are machined, not black. I live in a high salt environment. I know Fuel are supposed to be good quality, but do you think they will corrode quickly ?


Sorry about the in depth question. I think the lifted trucks look awesome and I’m sure if done right they ride and last just as long without any problems. I am just a little older now and want to keep things as simple as possible. Any and all comments are appreciated in advance.

 

1. 265/70-17’s work (No lift).
2. I don’t know of any other “sacrifice”
3. It should work so n/a
4. Even if machined the wheels probably have a clear coat so are not raw alum.

 

for #2 he should probably decide between C & E range. some complain like crazy about E's around here.

 

Copy all. Thank you for the quick replies. C and E range is new for me.

 

the C's are softer, less plies, more compliance. and less weight capacity. E's are typically 10 plies with a higher weight capacity than the Tacoma has, and are often regarded as overkill for these trucks. i don't agree, but if you do run E's like me you'll need to have your pressures dialed in or it could rattle your teeth out. the larger you go the less harsh they are. 265/70-17 is enough sidewall to allow some flex, but your pressures will need to be under 35psi or so... according to your preference.

 

So is this a looks only thing?

No actual functional need?

Pavement princess? Occasional KOA type camping?

Try to find a P tire in the size you want. They might not 'look' quite as tough. But you can decide between looking tough and riding comfy.

Michelin LTX A/T2 are something to check out.

 

Totally a pavement princess. No towing or off-road. Actually some pretty tough interstate driving sometime around heavy construction sites. I might be leaning with the BFG KO2 C rated on my stock rims. So that would be 265/75 R16 C rated correct ?

 

is you're on 16" wheels yes that's correct.

 

The stock size is a 265/70r16 but you can run 265/75r16 as well. There will just be some minor rubbing at full lock and you’ll have to remove the front mud flaps

 

i believe in a pro there is no minor rubbing due to the Fox 1" lift. someone correct me if I'm wrong. i have a pro and had that size for one week on stock pro lift and no rubbing myself.

 

Good point, but OP says he has a 2019 OR

 

I think the KO2s in that size only come in load range e. I have them and really like them. To get load c in a 32 inch tire with the KO2, which is what 265/75/16 is, I think you have to go with a 17 inch rim and 265/70/17. I have been thinking about that myself, but will probably just stay with what I have because I do really like them.

 

Ok so I narrowed it down. Going to keep OE 16” rims. Ordered BFG All Terrain KO2 LT265/75R16/E to put on my stock truck. Reading above replies should fit my truck and not rub due to not having any mudguards. I really like the looks of the trucks I have seen with these and OE rims. Should be good to go ???