265/75/16 on a 3rd gen

[square714]

Will 265/75's fit on a stock 3rd gen? ('97 SR5 specifically)

 

[Thai]

yup, it will fit perfectly (no rubbing)...and you gain about 0.5" of ground clearance. However, you will also noticed that your acceleration is more sluggish. Fuel economy over the long haul will be down a bit.

It's the most popular upsize in the 3rd gen 4runner.

 

[square714]

Thanks. I'm thinking about getting the Revos. Do you know anything about the load ratings? The SL rated tires sell for much less than the C rated tires. Is there any reason I would need the C rating?

 

[Thai]

There's P-sizes and then there are LT-tires.

P-tires are "passenger" tires. They are made to carry less load. Normally, they have about 4-plies.

LT-tires are "light truck" tires. They have Load Ranges. Load Range C have about 6 plies...thus, able to handle more weight.

Load Range D tires have about 8 plies. Load Range E have 10 plies.

LT-tires have these advantages:

1. Because of more plies, you may have less risk of punture by a small nail, especially important if you take your truck off-road.

2. Carry more weight, important if you're towing often.

However, these tires are heavier than P-tires...so fuel economy (it's heavier due to more plies) and handling (increase in unsprung weight) will suffer a bit. Braking distance MAY be slightly more (again, more weight).

Recreational or commercial use tires tend to be very heavy duty...thus, they use LT-tires. Most off-roaders prefer LT-rated tires for the trails (less chance of punture wounds). For reasons above, non-off-roaders should get P-rated tires.

So, in conclusion, you should get the P-tires if you do not off-road or tow.

Hope this helps.