5th Gen Wheel & Tire Thread

[sawman1]

I'm considering a move up from stock to either 275/70 r 17s or 285/70 r 17s. Were there performance issues that drove your size up? I'm really leaning heavily towards the 275s (for weight and mpg considerations). Also, the most i plan on doing is light off-roading, not rock-crawling. It looks like upsizing to 33" tires is the prevailing move, but I haven't seen a compelling argument other than "bigger is better" and it looks good.

Would love to hear your perspective after having run both size tires. Thanks!

I ran 275/70/17 BFG KO2's for 16k miles on my Limited, and just swapped out here recently to 285/70/17 Toyo AT3s. They are P-rated, and I am SO much happier with them from a ride standpoint. I think the 275 E rated was overkill for my use - for me, they rode awful on a 4R and performed poorly in wet weather. Made the move for 1) Wet weather capability, 2) Ride quality and 3) A little larger. BFGs did kill it in the snow, I expect the same from the Toyos. I do have a 3" Toyotec front, 1" rear lift installed, and the tires did rub the front fenders after the 285s were installed. I used the heat-gun front fender liner mod and it opened up the needed clearance plenty for me.

I can update after further use...

 

[TRD PANTHER]

I'm considering a move up from stock to either 275/70 r 17s or 285/70 r 17s. Were there performance issues that drove your size up? I'm really leaning heavily towards the 275s (for weight and mpg considerations). Also, the most i plan on doing is light off-roading, not rock-crawling. It looks like upsizing to 33" tires is the prevailing move, but I haven't seen a compelling argument other than "bigger is better" and it looks good.

Would love to hear your perspective after having run both size tires. Thanks!

I ran 275/70/17 BFG KO2's for 16k miles on my Limited, and just swapped out here recently to 285/70/17 Toyo AT3s. They are P-rated, and I am SO much happier with them from a ride standpoint. I think the 275 E rated was overkill for my use - for me, they rode awful on a 4R and performed poorly in wet weather. Made the move for 1) Wet weather capability, 2) Ride quality and 3) A little larger. BFGs did kill it in the snow, I expect the same from the Toyos. I do have a 3" Toyotec front, 1" rear lift installed, and the tires did rub the front fenders after the 285s were installed. I used the heat-gun front fender liner mod and it opened up the needed clearance plenty for me.

I can update after further use...

Sawman1 pretty much stated what I feel. I had 275 KO2 E load and the weight of that tire was 58#'s. My Wildpeak 285's in a SL load weigh 51#'s. The ride quality, off road traction and the larger size were all benefits. I lost nothing in MPG and may have gained a tad actually with the 285's compared to the 275's due to weight. If they made a P or SL rated 275 that was 50 or less pounds that would be good. Also, there are so many more choices and dealers that carry 285/70-17's. Also, your speedo will be right on the money. I have a Pro, so the combination of the 1" lift up front, fender liner trim at port and wheel width and offset all lead to no modifications besides my Cornfed 1.5/1" spacer install. Go 285's because you won't second guess yourself and will have no regrets.

 

[dride]

3/2” 5100 lift
4.3* caster
305/70r17 toyo at3
8.5” -12 scs f5(recently upped from 285/70)
VERY aggressive BMC. Removed front mud flaps. Trimmed valance caps. Trimmed bumper and pushed liner. Needs pinch weld and fender liner massaged when I get time. Pretty flush with front fender, .5” poke in the rear.


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3/2” 5100 lift
4.3* caster
305/70r17 toyo at3
8.5” -12 scs f5(recently upped from 285/70)
VERY aggressive BMC. Removed front mud flaps. Trimmed valance caps. Trimmed bumper and pushed liner. Needs pinch weld and fender liner massaged when I get time. Pretty flush with front fender, .5” poke in the rear.


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Don't mean to hijack the thread but who makes your fridge slide/tilt mount?

 

[bizzo32]

- Method 701s
- BFG KO2 285/70/17
- Cornfed spacer lift 2/1
- Slight rubbing so did the simple fender liner mod and removed front mud flaps and it was good

 

[dride]

Don't mean to hijack the thread but who makes your fridge slide/tilt mount?

Dfgoffroad


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[WEAK_E90]

3/2” 5100 lift
4.3* caster
305/70r17 toyo at3
8.5” -12 scs f5(recently upped from 285/70)
VERY aggressive BMC. Removed front mud flaps. Trimmed valance caps. Trimmed bumper and pushed liner. Needs pinch weld and fender liner massaged when I get time. Pretty flush with front fender, .5” poke in the rear.


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with that setup can you fit in a 7' garage?

mine is tight right now with gobi + 295's... can i squeeze just a little more in? hahaha :caked:

 

[zw470]

Still waiting on center caps.

 

[Xanderzuk88]

Hey everyone! Tomorrow I trade in my ‘18 TRD Offroad for a ‘21 Pro.

One of the things I’d like to change right away are the center caps on the new Pro wheels. I despise the new red ring. Does anyone know if there’s another Toyota center cap or aftermarket center cap that will fit? If it was just the red TRD lettering like my old pro wheels, I wouldn’t mind.

Thanks for any help this community can offer.

 

[Swipter]

Still waiting on center caps.

I am in the process with my silver 4runner. What lift or level did you get and tire size/wheels?

Thanks

 

[codybryantbennett]

Firestone Destination MT2 255/75/17

Got some new tires today!

Firestone Destination MT2 255/75/17 on a Toytec 2.5/1.5 spacer lift.

I initially bought 285/70/17 but decided to go with the 255's at the last minute... They look rad. I like the aggressive tread on a pizza cutter tire.

 

[zw470]

I am in the process with my silver 4runner. What lift or level did you get and tire size/wheels?

Thanks

Bilstein 5100s all around, fronts set on the 2.5" notch, 1.5" Daystar spacers in the rear, 285/70r17 KO2s.

 

[Kamalani Mahie]

Since people always ask for info about tires, here's an article that will tell you all about all-terrains. Not all about the different tires, just about all-terrain tires in general. I was actually surprised at the good and UP TO DATE information in this article. It's definitely a plug for Toyos though:

Everything You Need to Know About All-Terrain Tires | Outside Online

 

[Olbaidon]

17x8.5 stock suspension, 00 or -10?

Searched through this and multiple threads. There seems to be an endless amount of info (also read both the going bigger and wheel fit sticky threads)

I’m just curious with stock suspension, 265/70-r17 tires, would 17x8.5 wheels with 00mm or -10mm offset work with no running (or at most pushing liner back).

 

[Pedro367]

Searched through this and multiple threads. There seems to be an endless amount of info (also read both the going bigger and wheel fit sticky threads)

I’m just curious with stock suspension, 265/70-r17 tires, would 17x8.5 wheels with 00mm or -10mm offset work with no running (or at most pushing liner back).

Yes.

 

[[email protected]]

What are the specs on the top grey one?

Here are a few sweet photos from our customers.

 

[vlad drac]

Is anyone running 255/75/17 with S/T 1.25" spacers on SR5/7" wheels? Bonus if it's with a 2/1 leveling kit. Double bonus if on a 2010-2013.

I'm pretty sure there will be no rubbing. I'm just trying to see how it looks from the front and if the tires stick out past the fender.

 

[jrandom]

Is anyone running 255/75/17 with S/T 1.25" spacers on SR5/7" wheels? Bonus if it's with a 2/1 leveling kit. Double bonus if on a 2010-2013.

I'm pretty sure there will be no rubbing. I'm just trying to see how it looks from the front and if the tires stick out past the fender.

Well I fill two of the three requirements, I have a 2013 Trail Edition with a 2.5 front CO lift 2.0 spring in the rear and I am running Duratrac 255/75/r17's BUT on stock 8 hole Trail wheels. So my tires don't stick out past the fenders, also note this is a tall skinny tire by other tire comparisons. That said a stock sr5 wheel with a 1.25 spacer would more than likely be flush with the top of the fender, if not stick past a not-really-noticeable amount.

No f'n way mine will rub on anything, unless I fender out in a whoop. :biggrin1: That isn't to say that if I added an 1.25 width, they would probably scuff something.

 

[vlad drac]

Well I fill two of the three requirements, I have a 2013 Trail Edition with a 2.5 front CO lift 2.0 spring in the rear and I am running Duratrac 255/75/r17's BUT on stock 8 hole Trail wheels. So my tires don't stick out past the fenders, also note this is a tall skinny tire by other tire comparisons. That said a stock sr5 wheel with a 1.25 spacer would more than likely be flush with the top of the fender, if not stick past a not-really-noticeable amount.

No f'n way mine will rub on anything, unless I fender out in a whoop. :biggrin1: That isn't to say that if I added an 1.25 width, they would probably scuff something.

Thanks. Any pics from front or rear?

 

[jrandom]

here is one from the rear favoring the driver side. these tires are over an inch narrower than my 285/70/r17 MTR’s. These are a great winter tire.

pushing these out 1.25 more would definitely get your tires flush or close to it with the top of the fender.