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Wheels and tires are probably the most common Tacoma mod and the best way to customize any vehicle, and our Tacomas are no exception. Whether you intend to do some serious off-roading or just cruise down the highway, there are options for you. There are some things to know before diving in. Stock Tacoma Tire Sizes Between 1995 and 2018, Toyota did have varying sizes of the wheels and tires for the Tacomas. Even one model year may have different sizes depending on the model you get: base model, PreRunner, etc. If you’ve got stock wheels, it’s best to check your manual to see what the factory tires are supposed to be. That doesn’t mean different sized tires can’t fit, and it doesn’t mean you can’t change your wheels. That’s where customization comes in. Tacoma Lug Patterns Your lug pattern is also something to consider if you plan on changing the wheels. You are most likely going to have a five or six lug pattern. Which one you have depends on the model, but you can also always take a glance at yours or check your manual. In most cases, a 4x4 or PreRunner is going to have a six lug pattern (5.5 inch or 137.7mm medium offset), and the rest will have the five-lug pattern (4.5 inch or 114.3 high positive offset). Regardless if you want traction or looks, a bigger tire on our trucks is a good way to go. From the factory, we have room for a larger tire, but how big can we go? There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your big tires. Speedometer Calibration Your speedometer and odometer will be affected. Both are calibrated by the factory to work with factory wheel and tire sized. Your speed is calculated by the number of rotations your wheels are making. If you pick bigger tires, you are increasing the circumference around the tire, so the distance around it is longer. Here’s an example. Your 2017 TRD Pro has stock tires that are 265/70R16, but you put 265/60R18s on instead. Your speedometer will read 50 MPH, but you’re actually going 49.86 MPH. That’s not a big difference, but if you drive it frequently and plan to keep it for a while, your odometer will show a false reading. You can reprogram your truck for new wheel sizes to avoid this issue. Powerloss A more noticeable issue with larger tires is a loss of power. When you increase the diameter of your wheel, you effectively decrease your rear axle ratio. This will cause a reduction of torque upon acceleration. Lift Kits & Spacers Keep in mind that you can only increase your tire and wheel size by so much until you need to lift your truck, get new wheels, or start trimming. Just remember the “3% Rule”. Basically you can increase your tire height or width by 3% before having to change your ride height or wheels. In numbers, this is about 1 inch of height and about .3 inches of width. If you lift your Tacoma, you can get away with bigger tires. A good way to remember how big of a tire you can have is to think one inch: one inch of lift can allow one inch more height in your tires. This does not apply to the width of the tires. Width depends on the backspacing of your wheels. Legal Note: If your wheels and tires are wide enough to where they extend beyond the body of your truck, you may have to buy fender flares or mud flaps to cover the excess protrusion. Some states in the US require wheels to be covered. Check with your state laws to be on the safe side. *There are not many viable options for stock wheels with a three-inch lift. A common width for tires on a Tacoma with a three in lift is 285mm, so the tires sizes are based around that. We are going to skip the 15” wheels for obvious reasons. When it comes to buying tires and rims, there are plenty of options to choose from. It all depends on your budget, where you are planning on driving, and personal taste. What looks good to you may not look good to someone else. To help you out, however, let’s take a look at some popular options. I will focus more on the size of wheel and tire, and not so much on the style of the wheels themselves. Again, that comes down to personal preference. Popular Tacoma Tires BFGoodrich KO2's For people with 16” wheels, a common choice on the forums are the 265/75 R16 KO2s by BFGoodrich. You can generally get them for around $150 to $180 each. Reviews on TireRack rate them at around nine out of ten. Tacoma users say they have some great snow traction and they have a long life to them. For the biggest sized tire you can get with no lift on a 16” wheel and best all-terrain performance, it looks like it’s hard to beat. You can check them out and purchase them on TireRack or Amazon. General Grabber AT2's For about $150 each, Taco drivers on 17” wheels tend to like General Grabber AT2 265/70 R17. They are aggressive-looking, and seem to perform well on and off-road, and have a long life. If you’re looking for the max tire size on a 17” wheel without lifting your truck, this could be the choice for you. You can check them out and purchase them on TireRack or Amazon. Cooper Discoverers At the same size as the Grabbers, Cooper’s Discoverer is a common option as well. Though not as rushed after as the other, it still gets decent reviews, and at less than $150 each, they are a pretty good deal. For day to day driving, it's an all-around good tire. You can check them out and purchase them on TireRack or Amazon. Nitto Terra Grappler G2's A final option, while closer to the $200 mark, is the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 (there's are what I have). They are an aggressive-looking all-terrain with good reviews. The Nittos are popular on a number of off-roading sites, which should give you confidence in them being able to conquer most terrains. You can check them out and purchase them on Amazon. Now that we've gotten through some of the more popular tires Tacoma owners lean toward, let's dive into wheels by starting with discussing offset. Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT If you’re looking for a decent all around tire, don’t want to spend a lot per tire, but also don’t want to go too cheap, the Wrangler TrailRunner AT by Goodyear may be a good option for you. At about $175 per tire with a 6 year/55,000 mile warranty, you’re getting a pretty good deal. The chip and tear-resistant tread is aggressive enough for moderate off-road conditions, and quiet on the streets. While they don’t claim to be able to handle severe mud or snow, all of your average (and slightly above average) needs should be met with these tires! Goodyear Assurance CS Fuel Max There are plenty of tires that “do it all,” but Goodyear came out swinging with the Assurance CS Fuel Max. It can “do it all” and more. While this tire is best for the streets, it can also tackle some off-roading as well. However, the tread design and compound is what makes this tire unique. It is designed to have a low rolling resistance, which means longer wear, a quiet ride, and better fuel economy for you. The two tread zones give you the best of both worlds: handling and safety. The outer tread is crafted to give you better handling with a sportier feel, while the inner tread will make sure that during wet conditions, your Tacoma stays planted. At about $215 per tire, you get a lot of bang for your buck. Kumho Road Venture AT51 While the Road Venture AT51 by Kumho is supposed to be an all-terrain tire, it excels at moderate off-road conditions. The aggressive tread pattern will tackle gravel, sand, snow, and mud with ease. However, if things get too deep, you might find some trouble. There is a trade off though. While the tread pattern will be no problem off-road, it can get a little noisy at highway speeds. At just over $140 per tire, you’ll get a good tire that can handle a lot! Michelin LTX A/T2 If budget isn’t much of an issue, the Michelin LTX A/T2 tires are one of more expensive on the list at just over $300 each. However, remember that you get what you pay for. While the six year/60,000 mile warranty is average, the tire is not. Some impressive research and development has gone into these tires. The advanced rubber compound not only gives you some of the best grip that an all-terrain tire can, but it delivers it with low noise, better fuel mileage, and even wear. Owners love the amount of miles they get from these tires. With the tread designed to last mile after mile, long highway haulers have been putting that to the test and getting well over 100,000 miles off these. While these are more expensive per tire, if they are lasting double or more over cheaper ones, what’s not to love? Hankook Dynapro MT If you need a tire that can handle mud, the Dynapro MT by Hankook is it. While it is technically an all-season tire, the wide and aggressive tread design will make mud issues a thing of the past. The tires are designed to assist with steering, and prevent damage from sharp objects. While these will make mud your best friend, you can of course drive these on the road, sand, and snow as well. Tacoma owners agree that these are some great options if you need need some mud tires. Wheel Offset One of the more common questions people have when they start looking at wheels is
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