265/65R17 vs 265/70R17

[chaz]

:iagree: as far as i know, there are not any 70+ mph posted roads in the US. i check mine all the time by going past the police radar signs on the side of the roads, below & up to 55 its right on, & since i dont exceed posted speed limits, even on the highway, its just not a big deal to me,although it might be for someone who speeds all the time, but if a guys already doing 10 mph over the limit its not that 2 mph difference thats the problem.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

:iagree: as far as i know, there are not any 70+ mph posted roads in the US.

I drive a 75 zone all the time. It's just north of GA20 on 985 And it's about the only time I don't speed On the highway I like 75-77 for cruising, I don't feel like I am being a nut but I feel like I am 'getting there'.


Off topic I know... I wanted to bump thread for someone else...

 

[the4Rdan]

This picture illustrates exactly what I was trying to explain....look at how stuffed the front wheel well looks! To me, this looks more like the stance I'd see on a BMW M3 than the stance that I'd like to see on a 4x4. There is very little clearance in the fender well for that tire. Boy, talk about needed a front lift!

Did this rub at all?

 

[chaz]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...72-275-70r17-gyw-sa-pictures-sorry-delay.html

 

[JB.]

I'm trying to decide between the two. Is there any specific advantage between the two sizes?.

FWIW, if your 4th gen is calibrated like my '05, 265/70/17 will make your mpg display more usable putting actual, calculated mpg very close to display readout.

 

[MikesToy]

This picture illustrates exactly what I was trying to explain....look at how stuffed the front wheel well looks! To me, this looks more like the stance I'd see on a BMW M3 than the stance that I'd like to see on a 4x4. There is very little clearance in the fender well for that tire. Boy, talk about needed a front lift!

If you put some weight (luggages, groceries, etc) in the back it should level a bit or more pending how heavy stuff you put back there. I've seen some 2d & 3d gen 4R's on the road who's assses are low.

 

[martini]

I've seen a lot of people say that 265/70/17 should have come on the 4Runner from the factory (and a lift but that's another topic). In doing some research on this, why is it that the FJCruiser comes stock with 265/70/17's but the 4Runner doesn't? The Tacoma's come with 265/65/17's like the 4Runner though. I *thought* these three vehicles shared the same axles/differentials/engines (assuming v6) so why would they come with different stock tire sizes? I've checked out the gear ratios too and for a v6 4Runner it seems to be the same 3.73 as the FJCruiser (haven't found the Tacoma's ratio). Any thoughts on this would be great.

 

[kochevnik]

Mix of 265/70/17 and 265/65/17

Hi Guys.

I am new to the forum and this is my First 4runner (not first 4x4). I have the 4-th gen. I bought it a few days ago and today I glimpsed at her and something was off. Front tires looked a bit bigger. Fair enough previous owner put 265/70/17 on front leaving 265/65/17 on back.

I know that you shouldn't mix tire sizes, but I would like to hear professional opinion. I need to save some cash for other repairs. So I have a few questions for you:

1. Is it OK to have 265/65/17 and 265/70/17 at the same time? What are the consequences?
2. If it's not a huge deal, Can I put a bigger tire in the back and put 65s in the front. From the first few posts I understood that stock 4gen is a bit cramped on the front anyway.

Have misery on a newly and give some fact if you want.

Thank you guys.

Kochevnik