Right size tires?

Hey all. New forum member here and a new Tacoma owner as well. Recently bought a Cement TRD Off Road double cab and love it.

I am about the pull the trigger on a set of Method MR313 wheels in 17" x 8.5" and I wanted to make sure I order the right size tire. I assume a 265-65-17 keeps the circumference as close to stock wheels as possible? Looking through the archives I see some people running a 265-70-17 as well but that would seem to create about a 3% difference and throw off mileage and speed. or do most people not care about that?

Thanks in advance.

 

No, Toyotas run about 2-3% under anyway. A 265/70/17 will put you right on the money per GPS.

265/70/17

 

It all depends on your preference. Most people want the biggest tire they can fit without rubbing. If you are concerned about mileage and speed accuracy stay with the 265/65/17. I have 255/80/17 (33") and love them. My mileage reads slightly lower than it should and speedometer reflects a couple miles per hour slower than actual. I don't mind since my truck will read lower mileage than actual if I ever go to sell it.

 

That is close enough to not be a problem. In fact you may find more options and better prices on 265/70/17's. Tires get smaller as they wear anyway. It is impossible for the odometer and speedometer to be completely accurate 100% of the time anyway. A set of 265/70/17 after they are near the end of their useful life are going to be about the same size as 265/65/17's when new.

 

I wouldn't go quite that far. That would mean a full inch...1/2" at the top and 1/2" at the bottom would be worn away. But the logic is sound.