New tires for my 2013 TRD OR

Hey everyone,

Was looking at this site using the tire calculator and the largest tire I can run on stock suspension is apparently a 265/75R16.

Today I was taking a couple of pics of the truck after getting my steps on and had the front end of the truck up on a slight incline. Call me skeptical but I think the 265/75R16's are going to rub on something or am I mistaken?

 

You will find hundreds of posts on this forum stating that 265-75-16's will fit with no rubbing. Very occasionally, a particular brand might rub, particularly in a more aggressive off-road version of a tire on one particular truck. Usually a front tire at full lock in reverse (why reverse only, I don't know). I can't speak for pushing the limits in off road applications. Giver or take a half inch here or there, I suppose they might rub. I'm guessing a majority of drivers aren't pushing the limits. Personally, I'd play it safe if it's a real concern. Have someone get in your truck on a flat surface and turn the wheel L and R while you watch the drivers side tire. Tell them to stop turning at the points where the tire is closest to the mud flap(s). You can then measure the gap. I've also heard that removing or trimming the mud flaps gives you a little more room. Hope this helps.

 

Actually, your front tire in that top photo looks to be about at the angle where the outer edge of the tire would be closest to the rear mud flap- that's where you would want to measure. I'm guessing you have just about an inch of wiggle room there (and .5" would be added on front and back sides of the tire with a 75).

 

Thanks harpolith!

 

I'll add... People also report rocks chipping paint after removing/trimming flaps. There's probably a reason Toyota made them so long (and I'm guessing it wasn't appearance).