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Need OEM Tire Upgrade - Need Suggestions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rickochet, Aug 19, 2017.

  1. Aug 19, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    Rickochet

    Rickochet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Added VS Wipers, Cruise Control, DRL, Undercover SE Bed Cover
    I bought a basic Tacoma Access 4cyl. 4 x 2 in '09. I am still wearing the original OEM black wall 215 70 15 tires. The only gripe I have ever had with this truck is that the OEM tires seem too small visually. They have always been very smooth and quiet, they just look too small for the truck. At 45K they still have some tread but I am thinking about upgrading. I have read where I can go up to two sizes bigger. I was hoping a taller white letter tire might sport it up a bit. I have this tire calculator that visually shows comparison sizes but not the same as seeing them on the actual truck. If anyone has some pics of some tire upgrades on their Access please post. I am looking for a street tire with smooth ride and quiet. Thanks.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=215-70r15-235-75r15
     
  2. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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    TexasWhiteIce

    TexasWhiteIce Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, the OEM tires are small for the truck, they don't fill up the wheel wells, and also don't make the speedometer accurate. I'm shocked those tires lasted this long cause they are basically cheap pieces of crap. They're not very good on wet roads, and screech on dry roads making a U-turn.
     

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