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What kind of tires should i get in my 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by zolipsism, Apr 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM.

  1. Apr 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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    zolipsism

    zolipsism [OP] New Member

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    Im about to install a 3 inch and 2 inch kit on the truck and i was wondering what kind of tires should i get to make the truck look more aggressive(like a all terrain) but since i have the 4 cylinder engine i don't want to put too much pressure on the truck; I've been thinking about getting 17 inch rims too, but since i don't have too much power on the truck i don't really know.
    PD: I don't use the truck for off-roading or work, just to move from point a to point b in the city.
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  2. Apr 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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    RustyGreen

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    Welcome to the forum :hattip:

    Any added weight, height or taller tire will cut down on your available power a little or a lot.

    You have a nice clean looking truck already, just adding some white letter tires would give it a nice pop without any performance or handling negatives.

    You could go up one tire size without too much loss also.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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    sbx22

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    KO2 is your answer. One size up as mentioned above 265/70/17 or 265/75/16.
     
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    BillyE

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    BFG Trail Terrains or similar. Essentially a street tire that’s made to look a little bit outdoorsy…. Look on tire rack or discount tire for options SL rated, and around 40 lbs.
     
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    This is your answer. SL rated and <= 42lbs is key if you want to keep stock performance.
     
  6. May 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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    thanks guys; i will get the 2657516 BFGoodrich All Terrain TA ko2.
     
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    Have a link? I don't see that tire size and the 265/70/16 are load E at 51 lbs. Don't get hung up on K02s.
     
  8. May 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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    Keep researching. Every pound of tire weight will be felt and you will be quite disappointed
     
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    those 265/75R16 KO2's weigh like 54lbs per tire not even in the E rated model.

    a 235/85R16 will get you the same tire diameter but with the same width as a 245/75R16 and you'll save weight, for example and E load Destination XT A/T is like 39lbs, and less rolling resistance.

    don't take advice on tires from V6 drivers
     

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