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Max tire size??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lowgybear, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. Jul 27, 2015 at 4:28 PM
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    Lowgybear

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    Alright so I have a 2011 trd sport Tacoma.. And I'm wanting to up the size a beefy-ness of the tires. I'm going to get some 17 wheels and I'm willing to get spacers if I need to. Anyone know how big I can go with stock suspension??
     
  2. Jul 27, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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    well I just ordered long travel setup so i'm going 37's, - I know that doesn't help you ;) - if you're not going to lift at all you are probably going to be limited to a 265/70/17
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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    ZMW is correct I think the beefiest you can go is 265/70 without a leveling kit or lift
     
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    Justinlhc

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    This topic is insanity. :deadhorse:
    Depending on the offset of your wheels you could still have tire rub even with 265/70.
     
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  6. Jul 27, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    No lift 265/75/16's doesn't rub at all, intact it has a solid inch between shoulder of front tire and upper control arm ball joint..
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    Wait, I'm sorry that was when it was bone stock I couldn't see the thumbnail clearly - here is the correct picture of BFG All Terrain KO2's 265/75/16 hahaIMG_3498.jpg
     
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    Yota that's looks superb! Thanks everyone
     
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    Way to keep the stock rims! The off road comes with sweet looking rims.....the sport, not so much.
     
  10. Jul 28, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    YotaDriver631 what are you getting for MPG with those? I need to get tires and what the same thing but don't want to lose a lot of MPG at the same time. Thanks
     
  11. Jul 28, 2015 at 1:33 PM
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  12. Jul 28, 2015 at 3:56 PM
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    I didn't measure it before, and I haven't measured it after because at the end of the day, an extra $1 or $2 at each stop at the gas station doesn't make a difference. If I wanted pure gas mileage I would of got a Prius.

    However the truck felt very odd for the first 15-20 miles after tires were installed. It felt like the transmission was hanging on a bit longer in each gear before up shifting. After a week of daily driving it feels as if the car "re-learned" how to shift properly and you can't even feel the taller diameter, meatier and heavier tires.
     
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  13. Jul 28, 2015 at 6:18 PM
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    Sounds about right.. I run the same tire, I do notice it's a bit sluggish from stop to go
     

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