New 2014 2.7L

New tacoma I got a couple weeks ago. I want to new rims and tires but I dont know which ones to do? I don't want giant ones ahaha. Help out? (these arn't the best photos) Thanks!!!

 

Nice truck! Congrats! I'll be honest with you, not trying to tell you what to do or anything, but I would just run the tires it came with til they need replacing. That's what I'm doing. I mean I already paid for them, they aren't the best tires but hell they're tires and they'll do...for now. It's going to be tough to find a buyer that's looking for your take-offs (stock rims and tires). Plus it'll give you more time to search around for the exact tire/rims you want. That's one of those decisions you don't want to jump the gun on because something you like better might come along and now you're stuck with ones you don't like.

 

You sound like a very practical Taco owner. I also considered new wheels and tires but after considering the cost, the wheels and tires that I have will be fine. When the tires need replacing, I will consider new wheels also. Until then, I am putting away some money each month. Btw, I paid cash for my truck. I did this by saving and waiting until I could afford to do so. I am glad the trade in value was high on my 10 yo Taco.

 

Well I saved up around 800 so Im wondering if there is any type of tires or wheels that are good because I cant stand my stock set up.

 

My tire history for your reference:

Toyo AT2's, great all around aftermarket tires. I changed them out at 5k

I sold my 4 stock tires for $700 on CL, with rims. Still have the stock spare (I have a full size spare now though so I don't really need it)

4 new tires before tax cost me $167x4 rims + $257x4 (285/70/17) tires = $1,696.00 + Mount balance = $1,796.00 + $85 alignment = $1,881.00

Worth it, well I love the look, although because of my suspension the ride is stiffer, way better for off road, the Toyo tires help being on the road, but is nothing compared to how smooth the stock ride was.

Also, although I don't want to admit it I popped one of my tires doing some fast off roading and had to get a new spare.

Good luck

 

I thought getting different (bigger tires) would make your ride smoother?

 

Well, I mean for $800 you can buy a set of FJ Trail Team wheels. I was looking at a couple of sets last night for a little over $600. I wouldn't pay over $700 though. They are the real deal too, not some painted thing that someone did in their garage. The only drawback is the TPMS sensors don't come with them, but all the lugnuts and center caps will. These are brand new in the box and plastic according to the add, so if you find it isn't legit then complain to EBAY and they'll deal with it.

 

Going to bigger (taller) tires will make your acceleration slower for two reasons. 1) the taller tire caused your effective axle ratio to be numerically lower, and 2) bigger tires are heavier and require more energy (power) to get them rolling (and braking suffers a bit too).


So if your truck came with 245/75R16 tires do not go larger than 265/75R16 unless you swap ring & pinion in the rear axle (both if you are 4WD).


My nickels worth.

 

Tirerack.com has reasonably priced wheel and tire packages. You can actually see what the wheels will look like on your truck. You can buy them balanced and mounted with or without TPMS sensors. I have purchased winter tire wheel packages in the past and have been very satisfied. You can also see tire ratings from people with a history of using them. I find their site very informative and entertaining.