Tire Shopping and Sizes

Sorry for the noob question but I have the stock size wheels and tires on my 2008 Access Cab, 265/70R16 and I really want something bigger, along with new wheels. In my research here it seems like I can go to 265/75R16 with no other mods or lift needed. But, I chatted with a rep at TireRack.com and was told a lift is required for the 75. Based on the terrain I cover here in the Southeast, a lift isn't necessary, and would be super costly (and very confusing). I was hoping for some cosmetic enhancement with the slightly larger tires, and possibly a slight gain in height.

All my research on off-roading or overlanding says I should upgrade tires before anything else so that's what I'm trying to do. I'd love any feedback on tire sizes from your experience. Also, any suggestions on tire retail options would be great. TireRack.com seems convenient, but now I' wary.

Thanks for your help

 

You are correct, you can fit 265/75/16 on stock suspension. Aftermarket wheels in some cases have light rubbing on mud flaps, but you should be ok with stock wheel backspacing.

 

I ran 265/75R16 for years with some light off-roading and never had any rubbing issues even in full flex.

 

Yes you can fit a 75 series tire no problem. If you were to go to a 17” wheel you could also do a 275 75 17. Going to a 285 75 16 will almost always require some mods. Wheel backspacing has a big factor on rubbing. Weather you have a lift or not all of the above apply. Essentially a lifted truck (Tacoma 1-3”) is only lifted when it’s just sitting parked but as soon as you start driving it eventually the tire will be going into the “stock” areas of the wheel well.

 

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What’s “wat”? Are you saying that you disagree that the suspension cycles as you’re driving?