1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Question?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Vindogs gen 2 Tacoma, Mar 16, 2021.

  1. Mar 16, 2021 at 4:19 PM
    #1
    Vindogs gen 2 Tacoma

    Vindogs gen 2 Tacoma [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2020
    Member:
    #320474
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Vin
    Vehicle:
    Black 2009 Tacoma
    Will it hurt my truck if I run 275/55r on front and 275/65r on back??
     
    T-yoda likes this.
  2. Mar 16, 2021 at 4:20 PM
    #2
    T-yoda

    T-yoda Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2020
    Member:
    #341021
    Messages:
    3,440
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Eastern pa
    Vehicle:
    17 TRDORDCLB mgm
    265-75-16 BFG AT, firestone riderites
    4x4? Please don’t
     
    Jeffch likes this.
  3. Mar 16, 2021 at 4:48 PM
    #3
    Jeffch

    Jeffch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2011
    Member:
    #69251
    Messages:
    3,244
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    Vermont
    Vehicle:
    2018 off road
    Running 285/75/16s
    If your a 4wheel drive rig tires need to be same diameter.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:03 PM
    #4
    gotoman1969

    gotoman1969 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2018
    Member:
    #254966
    Messages:
    7,025
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    San Antonio, TX United States
    Vehicle:
    2015 Silver Tacoma PreRunner
    3" ToyTec coilovers, JBA UCA's, Bilstein 5100's
    Why?!
     
  5. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:13 PM
    #5
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2018
    Member:
    #261610
    Messages:
    5,232
    Gender:
    Male
    Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2015 SR5 quadcab
    If you are a 4x4, YES it will hurt your truck.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:25 PM
    #6
    Marshall R

    Marshall R Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2015
    Member:
    #156224
    Messages:
    4,897
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Marshall
    Vehicle:
    07 White TRD double cab
    none
    It is always best to have 4 matching tires unless you have a vehicle designed to run different tires front and back. Handling, braking, traction etc., will be better. This is particularly true with features such as ABS and traction control. Different tires confuse the computer. You can get by for a short period of time on a spare that might be a little different. But that is for temporary use and only if the sizes are pretty close.

    If the truck is 4x4 it is extremely important that they be the same size if you operate in 4X4.
     
  7. Mar 17, 2021 at 3:53 AM
    #7
    Steadfast

    Steadfast Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2016
    Member:
    #184952
    Messages:
    1,175
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Thane
    S.W. Ontario Canada
    Vehicle:
    2013 Limited
    Are you sure you're not a 3rd Gener?
     
    6 gearT444E likes this.
  8. Mar 17, 2021 at 4:30 AM
    #8
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2018
    Member:
    #261610
    Messages:
    5,232
    Gender:
    Male
    Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2015 SR5 quadcab
    That made me laugh...
     
  9. Mar 17, 2021 at 4:36 AM
    #9
    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2014
    Member:
    #140097
    Messages:
    24,813
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Billy
    Largo Florida
    Vehicle:
    '13 5 lug AC w/convenience package
    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Only if you use 4wd.

    Don't have it or don't use it, it will just look goofy unless it's lowered
     

Products Discussed in

To Top