Bigger Tires?

[rmagill]

What is the largest tire anyone has ever put under a stock, 3rd gen 4runner?

I do mostly soft sand and standing water, so I'm looking for both width and hight, so articulation is not a huge deal, but I don't want them rubbing everytime I turn the wheel, either.

I don't know if there is any difference in the suspension packages or not, but just in case, I have the OEM optional 265/70r16's under it right now.

Thx, Rich

 

[KellyJ]

What is the largest tire anyone has ever put under a stock, 3rd gen 4runner?

I do mostly soft sand and standing water, so I'm looking for both width and hight, so articulation is not a huge deal, but I don't want them rubbing everytime I turn the wheel, either.

I don't know if there is any difference in the suspension packages or not, but just in case, I have the OEM optional 265/70r16's under it right now.

Thx, Rich

the largest you should go is 265/75R16 before you'll need a suspension lift, body lift, or wheel spacers

 

[Clemsonfan15]

What year do you have?

The largest I've seen is 265/75/16. You might be able to get a 275/70/16 in there.

 

[rmagill]

bigger tires - response

I have a 99

 

[Clemsonfan15]

I have a 99

'99s sit higher than a few of the other years, but I'd still probably stick to 265/75/16.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

265/75 is the biggest with the stock suspension including the '99s and mine does have the taller coils.

 

[JKloeker]

Could you do a 265/70/17 on stock suspension?

 

[RyanKay]

Could you do a 265/70/17 on stock suspension?

I think your trip meter will be out of sync.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

Could you do a 265/70/17 on stock suspension?

Yes you can.

 

[JKloeker]

Clemson, did you have your speedo recalibrated? Do you have any rubbing at all? That is pretty much the exact setup I am wanting to put on my '01.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

No, I didn't have it recalibrated. I think the dealership can do it, but I don't really want to pay that much to have it done. I think I also remember someone saying that going up in size actually makes the speedometer more accurate. Apparently it is a little off stock.

I don't have any rubbing, but it is pretty close. My '98 sits a little higher than your '01, so you might have a little, but I'm not positive.

 

[benormous]

No rubbing with 265/75/16 on my 01 SR5. I have duratracs if that matters. A 265/75/17 should also not rub as all the outer dimensions of the tire are the same as 265/75/16.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

No rubbing with 265/75/16 on my 01 SR5. I have duratracs if that matters. A 265/75/17 should also not rub as all the outer dimensions of the tire are the same as 265/75/16.

I think you meant 265/70/17. Nobody makes a 265/75/17.