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How Big of tires can i get on my 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Motocross995, Oct 16, 2015.

  1. Oct 16, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    Motocross995

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    I am now needing new tires on my tacoma. Right now i have 265/70/16. I checked my axle ratio and it is 4.10. So how big of tires can i get for my tacoma without ruining everything? please help im not shur how big i can go without bogging down my truck.

    Thank you for your replies
     
  2. Oct 16, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    2004TacomaSR5

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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    Don't think you can go any bigger without rubbing.
     
  3. Oct 16, 2015 at 7:06 PM
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    I have a lift so I don't think they would rub.
     
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    With a 3" lift, and trimming a tiny bit, you can fit 285s/33s. As for the bogging down, if it's the 3.4, I don't think you'll bog down unless you have like 35s or 37s up on there. Hell, you may not even bog down with those. I'm not sure.
     
  5. Oct 16, 2015 at 7:16 PM
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    I run 285s and I have plenty of power on and off-road, in town, freeway, etc. I came from 265s and you can hardly notice a power difference.
     
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    I have to 2.7L. With that engin u think I could go with 285?
     
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    Hm. I'm not sure. It's a 6lug correct? I THINK they have a different gear ratio than 5lugs which may determine your answer. Maybe other 4cyl guys can chime in.
     
  8. Oct 16, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    It's a 6 lug 2.7L 4.10 axle ratio 4 banger
     
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    By the way thx for all the replys
     
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    With a 2.7 I wouldn't go over 265/75/16.. I have a supercharged 3.4 and I noticed the power loss from running 33s.. 265/75/16 are effectively 32s so if u stay Away from heavy e-rated tires you will be ok
     
  11. Oct 16, 2015 at 10:37 PM
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    I'm running 33-12.50-15's on my 2.7 4x4...only notice power loss in 5th gear on the hwy.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2015 at 12:32 AM
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    Would go over your current setup with the 2.7l its going to be super slow.
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2015 at 1:00 AM
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    These 2.7's aren't power houses to start with.lol.much bigger without a re-gear is going to kill power somewhere....for me,I do a lot of city driving and trails....so power up high doesn't concern me as much.
     

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