Rims and Tire combo

Hey guys, bought a 2013 tacoma, I want to put rims and tires on my truck, was debating a lift, but I'm active duty army and i am putting a lot of miles on my truck, I don't want to put any money into it that I can't transfer to my next truck which will be in 2 years, which will be a 3rd generation, hopefully brand new. Anyways, question is can anyone tell me what the biggest rim and tire size combination would be I could put on my truck without lifting it? Any pictures out there?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/largest-tacoma-tire-sizes-on-stock-suspension.67550/

May be off if you want a larger diameter wheel. What size wheel are you looking for? Then I can help with tire size.

 

I don't know what size yet.. I was curious as to the max rim and tire size would be for a stock truck would be, right now I have p265/70 r16s on it, I have yokohama geolanders on there, which have been an amazing tire if anyone is looking for an all around good tire, previously i owned a 2001 tundra v6 5 speed, sold the truck with 300,000 on it, toyota won my heart, i ran those tires and never wanted another type.

I wanted to do a lift, but due to my job, it looks like by the type I have the truck paid off, it will have close to 300,000 on it. I figured if i did tires and rims, at least I could transfer them to my new tacoma, the plan is to get out of the army, by a new truck, and put good money into that one and actually have a nice truck, rims, lift, after market bumpers, etc.

Before I buy rims and tires I just want to make sure they will fit, not look awkward, but give the truck more height and just all around look sharp. I don't want to do extremely aggressive tires, I do spend a lot of time on the highway, however I am a fireman in the Army, Forest Fire Subject Matter Expert, and spend as much time in the woods as I can.

 

So firstly, bigger wheels leading to more height is a common misconception. I hear it all the time at my work (I'm the wheel and tire guy at my job). The height is completely controlled by tire size. If you have say a 31" tire and a 16" wheel or a 20" wheel you still have a 31" outside diameter and the same height.
You can up-size the tire by ~1" which will give you a better look and a little added height.

You can fit 22" or maybe even 24" on our trucks, but they don't look right. Really 18" is about as big as you'd want to go while still having a good appearance to the Tacoma.
Sticking with a 16" or going to a 17" will leave more rubber between the rim and the road yielding you a better ride. 16"-17" look the most appropriate to the Tacoma as well in my opinion.

 

Hey thanks for the info! Do you have any examples? Or a website that would?

I want to do some flat black rims, so if I go with 18in, do you have any suggestions for a tire size?

 

I'd find some OE 3rd gen TRD wheels. Either Tacoma or 4Runner. They'll look sharp, fit right, and swap to the future vehicle easy peasy.

You can run whatever tire works today and then a different tire on the new rig.

255x80 and 85 are coming into play for a tall tire (ground clearance) and minimal rub issues when on a stock wheel.

Wider does not always mean better. Even if its the choice of the masses.

 

I would go with 265/65r18.

 

265/65/18

Most aftermarket 18" wheels are 9" wide and will most likely require some trimming to get them to fit. They'll poke out from the fender a little as well.

I work here. If you see anything you like I can do my best to work with you on the pricing - http://www.autoanything.com/wheels-rims/10A56004.aspx
You're welcome to look through and see if you like anything.

This is a great sight to search and look at 18" wheels on your truck - https://www.customwheeloffset.com/w..._diameter_from=18&wheel_diameter_to=18&page=1

 

Thanks a bunch! Going to shop around a bit and try and come up with a set up, I will keep you posted.

 

One more question for you guys, if I did a 3 inch lift, what would your recommendation for rims and tires sizes be?

 

Still looking for 18" correct? Are you open to doing any trimming or fender liner modification for clearance for a larger diameter tire?

If so, look into 18x8, 18x8.5 or 18x9 with 4.5" back spacing and a 285/65-18 tire. It will most likely require some trimming to alleviate the rubbing, but that would be a great combination.

 

Completely agree. With stock suspension more than 1" bigger tire diameter will affect ride and drive feeling.