TRD LIFT KIT - Which wheels and tires?

Hey, y'all. I recently picked up a new 2022 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road (Double Cab) after my 1999 Toyota Tacoma, which I had for 20 years, was stolen and crashed/stripped.

Anyways, I want to get the TRD Lift Kit on it, and I'm struggling on which size wheel and tires to get. I want the wheels and tires to fill in the wheel wells more than the stock ones do. But I also don't want rub. I also don't want a massive hit to power, acceleration, and MPG. So I know I don't want 285s.

But I don't know what to do from there. 16 inch or 17 inch wheels? I plan to primarily drive on the paved roads, but I will occasionally do some 4x4ing on rocky, dirt roads. I do like the look of the 4runner TRD Pro 17 inch wheels, but are they much heavier than the 16 inch ones? Will they perform better or the same than my stock ones?

And then which size and type tires? I know I want AT tires because I live where it snows and I want good traction. I've heard K02s are good, but I've also heard they're super heavy, and may result in power loss. Other tires I hear are super loud on the road?

Please, anyone, help! Also send pics of your rig. I think a lot of people are in my boat and you will help not only me, but others.

 

We are sorry to hear about the '99 Tacoma, however congrats on the new one.

Regarding tire sizing, even with the lift if you are not wanting to do any modifications the 265/75R16 and 265/70R17 are super popular choices. Both of these sizes usually fit stock trucks without any major modifications, typically just the removal or modification to the mud flaps / air-dam.

For the type, there are many solid options that would work well for your usage and offer better off-road capability while maintaining a decent on road feel. The Toyo at3, Falken AT3w, Nitto Ridge grappler, Goodyear Ultra terrain AT, are some of our recommendations.

Tires are a product of compromise, no tire can score 5 out of 5 in every performance attribute, meaning there will always be a give and a take. For all terrain tires, the trade off is off-road capability with on road performance. The great thing about some of these newer tires is they offer a great balance between these features.

 

Op. You do understand you’re paying 3xs the amount for what is basically a rebranded set of Bilstein 5100s. That being said run a 265/70/17. So many more tire choices in 17s.

 

I agree with 265/70/17. Not only the widest variety but also amongst the best value. (If you ever get bored try looking up prices on the same tire in multiple sizes. You'll see what I mean)




I've spammed pics of my mediocre truck in practically every thread. Screw it, I'll spam it again. Here's a side-by-side-by-side of what you are considering:


Stock size, 265/65/17:


+1 size, 265/70/17:



the same 265/70/17 tires but with 1" lift and 4-Runner Pro wheels

 

I put 265 70 17 tires on TRD wheels. I went with this setup for a few reasons.
1. The TRD rims look great and are proven
2. 17s are a great size with a lot of tire options
3. While I could've pushed into a larger tire size, this one has no issues at all. Even the speedometer is now spot on.

I also went with the TRD branded lift.
1. Pricing wasn't too bad. About $1100
2. The Pro grill is a great upgrade
3. TSS is setup for this lift and grill combo