2017 Tire and Rim Size Question

Howdy! I have a 2017 Tacoma DC SR 2wd with the 4cyl. Love the truck, other than the lack of a power seat. The truck came stock with 16" steel wheels and 245/75/16 tires. At 700 miles, I replaced the tires with 17" factory 4runner rims and 255/65/17 Cooper at3s. I have a vibration at all speeds, worse at 60+, and I have had them balanced twice. I have about 2000 miles on them now. I am afraid the tires are too aggressive and causing my issues, although there have been a ton of issues with balancing the at3s. I will probably replace the tires with a less aggressive tire. Are the 17" Rims adding to my issues? Can I go to a 265/70/17 or go back to stock 16s? I like a smooth ride and I'm afraid the 2wd 4cyl can't handle the rubber, although I love the look. Any advice?

 

Get them road force balanced.

The sizes you mentioned should fit fine.

Oh also I would experiment with tire pressures.

 

^This

 

I've had them rf balanced twice. After researching, the at3s are defective and will likely always have some balance issues. I have considered the 265 because there are more options.

 

Where did you buy the tires from? Can be returned under warranty usually.

 

265/75/16 or 265/70/17 will fit without rub. They will impact your gas mileage a bit. May also reduce off the line acceleration

 

Discount tire. Had to order them.

 

You should be able to return.exchange. Dont know. I had no issues with tire rack but dif company

 

Thanks for the responses. I will make sure they exchange them. I should've probably stayed with 16" Rims but I really like the 17 4runner rims. Now just have to figure out how much difference I will see between the 255/65/17s and the 265/70/17s. Haven't noticed much difference at this point from the factory 16s in mpg and acceleration, but didn't run them long either.

 

not too much would think considering its an approved oem size.

 

Even in a 2wd 4cyl? There is a ton of room as the suspension looks like the 4wds. But power is limited of course. Plenty for me, especially using the ECT power. Averaging 20-22 mpg now.

 

You have a better gear ratio 4.30 so likely wont notice a whole lot

 

Sick truck yo!

 

I have to say it's impressive towing considering the 4cyl. Any recommendation on a decent white letter tire that looks good but not too aggressive?

 

I've always liked Michelin LTX A/T 2 but they are an LT and rated E.

 

Thanks! Not bad for a 2wd 4cyl stock! This is what it looked like stock

 

My favorite tire but I don't think you can get white letters.

 

They are outlined in white.

 

I have the same 2.7 2wd auto. Started with the same stock 16 inch wheels, then got 17 inch rims off a Sport and put on 265/65r17 Bridgestone Deuler H/L Alenza tires. The combo weighs a little more than stock, so I think I lost 1mpg or so, but acceleration feels the same. The tires can have the outline white letters facing out (I didn't chose too). Not too aggressive looking, but a lot better than stock. Very happy with the tires, had them on my tundra previously.

 

Looks awesome! I will probably go 265 due to more options than the 255.