265/75/16 tires on a 2.7 4x4

While I'm waiting for my truck to come in I'm trying to research some mods for it. The truck is a 2015 SR trim AC 2.7 4x4 5MT. My plan is to get a set of Fox 2.0 coil overs and stock size Fox shocks in the rear right off the bat. I only really want to level the truck and get the good ride characteristics the Fox suspension gives.

Now I plan on getting the BFG AT KO2's, but I'm unsure if I should just get them in the stock 245/75/16 or if I should go up an inch to 265/75/16 tires. Will these tires fit without rubbing? I don't want to do any cutting or modifications other than the coil overs.

Any first hand experience with this tire size on one of the 4 cylinder trucks is appreciated. Pics would also be great.

 

I wasn't sure if there was a difference with the stock wheels. Width, offset, etc.

So does this mean the 265/75 will fit without issue?

 

yes sir

*beat me to it

 

Thanks. The coil overs go between 0-2" of lift. I figured to level the truck I'd probably be less than 1" of lift on the front as the 4 cylinders seem to be pretty level.

If they do rub I could just crank the front slightly higher and run a 1" block out back and not have an issue.

I don't want to lift it much, just enough to clear a slightly larger tire. I'll be taking it on mild trails fairly often, but nothing crazy. I also don't want it too high because I still want it to be easy to get dirt bikes in the bed.

 

I'm running 265/75/16 Tera Grapplers, (load range D) on my 2014 Reg.cab 4x4 with 5100's up front set at .85 height, stock in back. Zero rubbing, and the 2.7 pulls them just fine.

 

Thanks for the info. How do you like those Nitto's?

 

So far so good....I'm prob. not a good reference to use, my first Tacoma, my first set of any AT's on a truck. They get me where I want to go though, (Mojave desert trails and mountains).

 

Just curious why no one considers the 265/70R16, which has the same circumference as the 245/75R16, and the same width as the 265/75R16?

With the 265/70R16, you would have no rubbing, and your speedometer would still be accurate.

 

I think you answered your own question. If I'm going to lift the truck, and plan on replacing the factory all season tires with larger ones, I'm gonna go up in size a bit rather than just width.

Also the difference between 245/75 and 265/75 isn't that much. And in my experience the factory speedometer reads fast and going up an inch in tire size usually puts the speedo right on when I confirm with a gps.

 

you wont rub with the 265/75R16's


that stated.... WAIT on the KO2's... the current 265/75R16's of the KO2's come in load range E ONLY.... thats a 53 lb tire which coming from the stock 245/75R16's is 20+ LBS PER TIRE HEAVIER....

THATS A LOT of extra rotating mass.... stick with something P rated or load range C and you will be much better off.

Might have a look at the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's its only 39lbs.

 

Where are you planning to get the Fox shocks & coilovers?

 

I'm actually leaning more toward the Nitto Terra Grappler for this reason. You can get them in a D range which would be better for the 4 cylinder.

ToyTec. They have the coil overs for $799 and the shocks are $250 plus another $25 for the roost shields.

 

those nitto's are still a heavy tire in load range D... 47.2 lbs.

 

Hmm, I'll have to do some research on lighter tires. I could always just do the suspension first and wait for a lighter BFG to come out.

 

Get Kelly TSR in 265 load C. My brother has them and loves them.

 

where did you find the tire weight?

 

Toyo open country A/T II P265/75R16 weigh 41 pounds.

 

That's not too bad.

Also I should point out I'd prefer to stick with a US made tire rather than a Chinese one.

Looks like Goodyear makes the DuraTrac in a C1 load rating as well. I hear good things about that tire. They are 45 pounds.

 

Toyo open country good for snow?

 

Some are severe snow rated and some aren't so pay attention to which ones you purchase. The A/T II didn't have the greatest rating but the A/T III is too new for ratings on tire rack. Maybe head over to the tires forum and search there?