Tire Upgrade for Stock SR5 4x4 - Input Requested

[BLtheP]

I thought about the 255/75 & 80, but all those tires that I looked at were either C or E rated heavy duty truck tires and I’m worried how that would effect my ride quality, daily driving. And then are they significantly weightier than a normal tire? Do you know anyone who’s done this to their Tacoma? I wonder if you would still have full articulation of your suspension?

255/75 is all C and SL, so you have some options there. 255/80 is mostly or all E load, but they aren’t that crazy heavy either. I like C load because they ride nice and aren’t crazy heavy. I have had better luck balancing and avoiding general uniformity issues with LTs than I have SLs. My guess is the thinner sidewalls of SLs are sometimes flimsy and don’t hold up. So I’d opt for C’s anyways. But if I wanted 255/80, I’d just accept having E loads.

As for fitment, people have run up to 34’s on stock wheels with no problem. I have not seen anyone with 255/75 on the SR/SR5 wheels but I have seen a few post up 255/80. Looks goodI

265/70 - 32”
255/75 - 32.5”
285/70 - 33”
255/80 - 33.5”
285/75 - 34”

All of those fit.

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[Texmex Taco]

255/75 is all C and SL, so you have some options there. 255/80 is mostly or all E load, but they aren’t that crazy heavy either. I like C load because they ride nice and aren’t crazy heavy. I have had better luck balancing and avoiding general uniformity issues with LTs than I have SLs. My guess is the thinner sidewalls of SLs are sometimes flimsy and don’t hold up. So I’d opt for C’s anyways. But if I wanted 255/80, I’d just accept having E loads.

As for fitment, people have run up to 34’s on stock wheels with no problem. I have not seen anyone with 255/75 on the SR/SR5 wheels but I have seen a few post up 255/80. Looks goodI

265/70 - 32”
255/75 - 32.5”
285/70 - 33”
255/80 - 33.5”
285/75 - 34”

All of those fit.

At what point do you think there is a need to upgrade breaks for stopping power due to increased weight?
And do you know if the Tacomas drivetrain and speedometer recalibrate automatically to adjust for larger tires?
I like how with my stock tires, my transmission keeps me right in the peak torque around 1500-2000 rpm, with the peak being 1700rpm. If you increase tires size, do you lose this?

 

[PNWkip]

I do too. What did you wind up paying for the set of wheels? Did you get five, one for the spare? Does it fit where the spare goes? What’s a good price to pay for the wheels?

I paid $870 OTD for 4 wheels and center caps. No full size spare for me. I don't go hardcore wheelin'/rock slidin'/muddin' like the rest of these Tacoma owners most definitely do

 

[Texmex Taco]

I paid $870 OTD for 4 wheels and center caps. No full size spare for me. I don't go hardcore wheelin'/rock slidin'/muddin' like the rest of these Tacoma owners most definitely do

Did your 5100s give you a lift higher than with your SR5 stock suspension?
I’m wondering if I put 32s or 33s on my SR5 with stock suspension, if it’ll look too crowded in the wheel well. I still want to maintain full articulation and stock turning radius, as well.

 

[PNWkip]

Did your 5100s give you a lift higher than with your SR5 stock suspension?
I’m wondering if I put 32s or 33s on my SR5 with stock suspension, if it’ll look too crowded in the wheel well. I still want to maintain full articulation and stock turning radius, as well.

Brother,
I put a link with my whole 5100 install write up in this thread for you. I posted photos with multiple different tire sizes on my own SR5 (including both 32s and 33s on stock suspension). There are multiple write ups about different tire and wheel setups throughout this site that you can access via the search bar, as well as what we have all discussed here.
And there is an entire thread with people's different setups below. The Off Road has zero height difference from the SR5 suspension:

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/thre...es-pictures-specs-compilation-add-yours.2082/

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