Some Tire Advice - Diameter!

[bradentyrer]

I have a 2003 SR5 with stock 16" wheels, yes the 16-inchers.

I like a wheel with a lot of diameter versus width. I'm in the market for tires, but cannot decide between 265/75r16, 285/75r16 and 255/85r16. I want the height that the 285s and especially the 255s offer, but I don't want to trim the hell out of my truck. I currently have 265/75s and they just seem a bit small, considering they have worn down over time.

My question is - I know that tire diameters vary a bit, which is the largest 265/75 on the market, and also, would I be able to handle the other two types on my rig without major trimming? I do run spidertrax and a FJ/Bilstein lift that nets me around 3+" in the front and plenty of room in the back.

Thanks

 

[grey_ghost]

If you haven't tried this, a site called RimsNTires has a great tool to automatically calculate the effects of trying different wheel/tire packages as compared to your stock size.
Note also playing with backspace/offset can push the wheel out a ways giving the illusion it is larger.... hope this helps.

 

[zopperman]

Second link in my sig. 285 and 255 will rub on the fender liner front and rear if you're running spacers. Little trimming will be required.