265/75/R16 on 2.7L Access cab

So what would you recommend for the 2.7L. 265/75 or 265/70. Everyone has their own opinion, I just don’t want to make it more of a turtle.

 

I think the 265/70r16 in an A/T is a really good option and I do plenty of off-roading (more than just forest roads) and I've never really had any issues related to the tires more so related to the lack of a locker haha. Anyway, I recently upgraded to a 235/85r16 which is like 1" skinner and 0.1" taller than the 265/75r16. I've had them on for a couple of weeks and around town/highway, they have been great and no huge lack of power. I have yet to run a trail with them out but I've confident there won't be a huge difference from the 256/70.

With that said I think it depends on what you're aiming for.
- What type of driving do you do? ie 90% pavement with 5% forest roads & 5% wheeling rock/boulders/ruts?
- Are you an auto or manual? The gear ratio helps in a manual (4:10)
- Are you aiming more for looks?
- Are you more concerned about drivability, MPG, or neither?

Just some questions to think about.

 

Ok so my truck is automatic, and I’m usually 80% pavement 20% off-road on dirt roads. No boulders or clearing to do. I would say yea I am aiming more for looks. Want an aggressive look on the truck while keeping it good enough for highways. I am leaning more towards the 265/75s because of the fact that it is closer in size to my stock tires which are 245/75. D265/75 is going to be a hole into larger in diameter and then my stock tires

 

@Thenativefly well if you were nearby I'd let you drive my truck to get an idea but again I think you'll be fine with the 265/75 regardless. Of course, you'll feel a bit of power loss and some mpg but again I think it's pretty negligible and it's something you'll get used to pretty quick. I went with the 235/85 but it has the height of 265/75 but skinner and will help with some of the weight and rotational mass. Check this thread out https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-skinny-on-skinny-tires.529656/#post-16937608

 

Wow thanks for sharing that thread. I know that a skinnier tire is an option but didn’t want to go skinnier than my stock tire. I’m receiving the tires tomorrow, I’m going to see how they look and fit

 

Yes. Before I upsized tires, I got 17 mpg and still do. The wheels are off a 2010 fj cruiser, garage kept for years from previous owner.

 

For me, I chose to drive a Tacoma not for gas efficiency but because I wanted one. I knew that I would get worse mpg but still got the Tacoma. I was going to get the wild peaks but saw the new toyo open country came out and got those instead. It’s not the m/t but the a/t and seems good on road too.

 

What size

 

If you do hardcore offroading and you need maximum ground clearance, then go with 265/75r16. Otherwise, it's not worth it. Honestly, I regret getting larger tires on my truck. It really does affect the performance and puts more wear on the engine/transmission. The difference in looks between 31 and 32 inch tires is not good enough to justify the decreased performance on the street. I say go with 265/70r16. I look forward to the day when I can switch back to 31 inch tires.

 

Yeah I think that’s what I might do

 

265/70r16, the old 4Runner tire size and current trd or tire size

 

I have 275/65/R16 E Rated tired and experienced absolutely no performance lose nor any lesser MPG.

 

My stock tires are 245/75/R16.

 

That’s the opposite of what I’m getting. I’m getting 265/75/R16. I wonder how it would do with that size.

 

Oh geeze, this only speaks for the kind of day I had yesterday. I got my numbers mixed around! I do have 265/75/R16.

 

Ahhh ok, what brand of you don’t mind

 

2017 Manual 2.7, 265/75/16 LT load wildpeaks. Scs wheels are 10 lbs lighter than stock steel rims, that helps a lot with acceleration on highways.
With a 2" lift, bumper and winch I get 20 mpg all day, I live in pnw around lots of hills.

I also only use premium gas if that means anything.


As long as you keep your tire weight under 50 lbs you should be okay

 

Woah! Beautiful truck. I have the same truck. I have no lift but I’ll fit the 26/75R16 tires in it stock. Definitely want some light wheels to compensate, but I’m searching for tires in the low 40’s when it comes to weight. My stock tires and wheels come in at 69 pounds so I’ll be fine at that weight or below it.

 

How much do the LT’s weigh

 

Thanks!
These same tires on stock steel rims were 74 lbs each, 29 lbs rim, 45ish lb tire
so you will definitely be okay.