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How much can you upsize 2nd Gen. 2wd AC stock tires?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Geronimo1111, Jan 5, 2018.

  1. Jan 5, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    Geronimo1111

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    I've got an 'O7 and thinking of upsizing to 235 75R15s...

    Has anyone had success with that or larger without fitment issues?
     
  2. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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  3. Jan 6, 2018 at 12:22 AM
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    Thanks, ChemDawg. Checked out the link... Says 265 60R16 will fit...

    I thought sizing for Tacomas depended on which model it was (ie., 4x4 models could handle larger tires than 4x2 models).

    I definitely don't want or need to go up to 265s or even 245s...was just looking into 235s to open up some all-terrain tire options...not much available in 215s...

    Guy at Costco tires is saying he's not sure 235s would fit...he's been there for 20 years... maybe he don't know jack, but I would think he would have come across this issue in his 20 years there... maybe not.

    Anyway, all they have in 215s are BFG KO²s LT metric... which would be fine except for the fact that our Taco is a daily driver and we are getting ATs mainly for a trip down to Baja... concerned that, while bulletproof, the LT BFGs will be uncomfortable as hell... Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

    That's why I was looking into something like Falken AT3Ws in 235s...p-metric and $65 less per tire....

    Thought I would post this for advice in the 4 cyl forum as it seems like most people in the Tire/rim forum are working with 6 cyl. 4x4s.

    Any and all feedback greatly appreciated.

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  4. Jan 7, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    This is more relevant to the 5-lug forum, so try posting there, or better yet try the search function.

     
  5. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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  6. Jan 7, 2018 at 10:49 PM
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    ChemDawg, you hooked me up with the link. Gracias. I thought this was the right forum for 4 bangers...but I can see how the 5-lug forum might be better...Peace.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  7. Jan 8, 2018 at 3:50 AM
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    You are at the right site.
    Don't blame site blame me..:anonymous:
    I'm a 4 banger too but a 4x4 version.
    I just fkd.up on 1st link.:D

    Btw When you say a members name put a @ infront of screen name...like @Geronimo1111 and it'll send that member an alert.
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2018 at 12:18 AM
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    @ChemDawg Thanks for the heads up...Man, I wish I had a 4x4...wouldn't worry about going some places...:eek:
     

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