New Here :) What size wheel/tires can I safely run?

I recently inherited this 2012 Access cab v4 2wd Tacoma and I love it! But I need some advice.

I'm very new to the whole truck thing and I want to do things right, I'm starting by getting new wheels & tires. (+ new brakes too don't worry)

My question is What size tire/wheel do you think I can run, I feel like the car would look and run better with a slightly bigger set up and ride height. Its currently on a 5 Lug 215/70/R15.
If anyone has this same truck or a similar one please share some wisdom with me.
Thank you!

 

265-70R16 without issue

 

Thank You

 

Check that frame before you spend a dime.

 

Before you go pouring money into the truck, have you done a thorough inspection of the frame for rust?

 

These mentions of rust are worrying, I've drove about 8k miles with no problems but ill take it to a shop to get a inspection done asap. Thank you

 

First, what they said about frame rust.
Search the forum for specific areas to inspect.
As far as the wheels/tires go, I switched to 16" wheels with 235/70R16 tires with no problems.
Wheels are from a Highlander and have the right bolt pattern, offset and center hole to be a no modification swap.

 

that would require a lift, 235/75/15 is biggest you can go without a lift on a 5 lug. completely different suspension than the 6 lug tacomas. maybe 30 x 9.50 with black box removed

 

crap, missed the 5 lug thing...sorry!

 

no worries!

 

TheBigKahuna DJR81 Thank you!

 

frame looks

all good! not many 5 lugs out there

 

Making them fit under the fender and having enough power to turn them are 2 separate things. I wouldn't go bigger than 235/75/15 on that truck.

 

So, what did you decide on OP?

 

235 75 15 on stock wheels will work with no lift and no rub

BTW, we have a dedicated 5 lug forum for those of us cool enough to roll one

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I have a 5 lug 2014 and i just got some 16x7 inch wheels. What's the biggest tires I can fit on those? What about 245/75?

 

Post 7 is helpful

Post 17 has a size you can put in the tire calculator and compare

There is also a 5 lug forum to read up in

 

On my 5 lug I'm running 245-70-16.

Don't think I would want to go any larger unless it was regeared. It's a manual, and I keep it in 4th up to about 55-60mph. Still returns 23-24mpg on the highway.

 

These tires seem like a pretty good option. Thoughts? https://www.prioritytire.com/by-bra...x0zz5Hr0pl8WpcIYOLlHm8ifp8Q8E3YhoCFCkQAvD_BwE