17" rims on 265/70 or 265/75 with stock suspension?

my 1st gen tacoma has stock suspension with no lift/level kit. its stock tire is 265/70/R16 and from what i understand, the highest i can go without any modifications is 265/75. so i was wondering if i can fit a 17 inch rim on the 265/70 tire size or the 265/75 tire size without any issues. i would prefer to keep the stock height and suspension and avoid trimming but if i have to get a lift/level kit in order to use the 17 inch rim, then what size level/lift kit would i need?

 

265/75/16 is same as 265/70/17

 

A 265/70-17 will fit fine. Same as a 265/75-16

 

Is there rubbing with those size options?

And is it possible to do a 265/75/17 without rubbing, trimming or any modifications to the suspensions?

 

Welcome to TW!

I agree with Daniel - you'll be just fine with 265/70-17, assuming you get wheels that have essentially the same width and backspacing as stock wheels. That means you're looking for something with ~4-4.5" of backspacing.

More backspacing than that (5, 5.5") and you'll find yourself rubbing the frame. Less (3.5") and you could end up rubbing the outer rear fender flare a bit.

Here's a good overview of what comes into play with various wheel/tire combos on a 1st gen. Take a read through and by all means ask questions!
What size tires fit my (lifted) Tacoma?

 

i just recently put a smaller tire on a 17” 4Runner rim -fit fine. I have a neighbor with a first gen standard cab, also with 17” 4Runner rims with 245/75R17 tires (31”) - looks great. 4Runner/FJ Cruiser rims have the right back spacing for our first gen Tacoma’s.

 

so the rims that i found are 17x9" and they come with 2 options of offset. -12mm and 12mm. i would prefer the flush look on my truck, but knowing that i have to take into consideration the backspacing, which of those offsets will get me that flush look and wont give me any type of rubbing??

note* im gonna be putting 265/70 tires on the rims

 

That's a pretty wide wheel. This tool is a good one for you: > The calculator is on the left, and you have to click on the "Offset Converter" tab.

When you do that, you'll see that with a 9" wheel, a 12mm offset is equal to a 5.47" backspace. A -12mm offset is 4.53" backspace.

So, -12mm offset will mean that the wheel has about the stock amount of backspace (and so will not rub on the suspension components - UCA, spindle, etc. - and frame). However, since it's 2" wider than a stock wheel, it will protrude 2" further from the wheel well - so you won't get the "flush" look.

A 12mm offset will move the wheel toward the frame by nearly an inch. While this will give you a more flush look, you may rub the suspension, frame, etc. It might be that you have to run a spacer to push it back out - thus making it more like the -12mm offset version of the wheel.

Personally, I'd try to find another wheel. One that is 8" wide. I think you'll be happier in the long run if you want a "flush" look. SCS wheels come in 8" variants, if you like any of those.