Tire Size

[Blacktaco]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this, and this has probably been discussed numerous times and you're likely all sick of it, but I'm wondering how big I can go on my 17" rims before I need any other mods for my 2011 Tacoma TRD Sport. Also, is this likely to cause any issues mechanically if I go bigger?
Thanks!

 

[whippersnapper02]

265/70/17s. No issues mechanically.

 

[klink1361]

Yep. I got 265 70 R17 and only had to remove the mud flaps. Now there is a difference if you get an all terrain tire versus a road tire. The road tire you should have to do no mods. However, all terrain is a bit wider and it will rub your cab mounts a bit. You definitely have to remove your flaps.

 

[whippersnapper02]

Never had issues rubbing cab mounts with Durtracs. My front flaps were already off so no rubbing there either.

 

[whippersnapper02]

 

[Blacktaco]

That answers my question guys, thanks so much!

 

[Blacktaco]

Wait, one more thing, will that tire size fit in the spare tire area?

 

[whippersnapper02]

Looks like you would have to mod the ears by bending or cutting.

 

[taco guy11]

My 265/70/17 spare just fit right up in no mod

 

[whippersnapper02]

Hmmm. I read that you had to.

 

[Blacktaco]

Thanks guys, how'd you find those tires affected your mileage?

 

[whippersnapper02]

Lost 1 to 2 mpg.

 

[Nctaco]

This also has probably been asked however, I'll ask again. In looking to do the 5100's, front adjusted to be level with the 1.5" AAL, what's the largest tire size that will fit. Without having to trim!

 

[whippersnapper02]

The same size as largest for stock suspension. You need 3 inches to fit 33s and you still need to trim.

 

[Nctaco]

Yea I'm wanting to do the 5100 and AAL then 265/70/17. Not hardcore off-roading just hitting a rutted up dirt trail to hunt every fall

 

[klink1361]

Gotcha