2012 4Runner Limited (Downsizing wheels/better tires)

[cris_martinez]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum but what other better place to ask 4Runner questions.

So, I have a 2012 Toyota 4runner Limited and thinking in downsizing to 17's TRD wheels. I also visited my local tire shop "America's tire" and purchased 4 new "Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265/70-17 115s. I went with these tires and wheels because I wanted a beefy look and going to start off roading more and heard these were great tires for the snow too.

However, can any of you help me by answering the following questions:

1. I know these wheels will fit, but are they going to cause any issues with the differential/mileage? (I was told about the differential by a friend but don't know how much I believe this).

2. Can I go with 275/70-17 instead of 265/70-17? I don't plan in modifying the suspension at all(raising it) so if I go with 275/70-17 will rub? The current suspension it's all stock.

Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[NoLight]

Welcome!!

 

[Bobby119]

I am still waiting like you.

I read as much from the forum trying to post pictures up but I have forgotten how to post from my gixxer and R1 motorcycle forums.

 

[LandCruiser]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum but what other better place to ask 4Runner questions.

So, I have a 2012 Toyota 4runner Limited and thinking in downsizing to 17's TRD wheels. I also visited my local tire shop "America's tire" and purchased 4 new "Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265/70-17 115s. I went with these tires and wheels because I wanted a beefy look and going to start off roading more and heard these were great tires for the snow too.

However, can any of you help me by answering the following questions:

1. I know these wheels will fit, but are they going to cause any issues with the differential/mileage? (I was told about the differential by a friend but don't know how much I believe this).

2. Can I go with 275/70-17 instead of 265/70-17? I don't plan in modifying the suspension at all(raising it) so if I go with 275/70-17 will rub? The current suspension it's all stock.

Please let me know your thoughts.

LE bicycle tires are optimized for mileage. Trail tires will adversely affect it.

I assume you mean the black honeycomb TRD PRO wheels, yes, those will rub with 275s.

 

[2014 Warthog]

The 265 tires on 17 in rims I think should be the same overall diameter size as the limited tires you had, it's the stock size for SR5/Trail.

You'll probably lose about 0.5 mpg due to the tread/rubber used (I did).

275 will rub but not sure how much. With my 2.5 front lift they /barely/ rub at full lock when a wheel gets a bit stuffed. Maybe all the time when turning with no lift, though it's just rubbing a bit on the front mud flap, not hitting the body or frame or anything. Search forum for "275 no lift". I know other people have done that... The 275s will cause a total loss of about 1.5 mpg.