tire recommendations 2000 sr5

[the great him]

it's nice to have a tad larger tire 265/75/16 with a more aggressive tread for acclimate weather and driving conditions even if you dont think youll ever encounter any.

Most of the tires people have mentioned here are available in a cheaper P=passenger, 2 ply version instead of the 4 to 6 ply LT= Light Truck versions. THe Hankook P rated 265/75/16 is easily available for less then $150 per tire. Just do your research.

Does your 2wd have the limited slip or e-locker rear dif?

4runners never came with a limited slip. all 4runners are open diff if they do not have the e-locker. -the 5th gen runner is the only one i am unsure about, but even that, i dont think they have limited slip, pretty sure its an open diff as well.

and i would not go with a 265 75 16, but thats just me. the little bit of height and ground clearance gained wont be notable other than adding cost to the tires themselfs. you would stand a better gain by yes getting a slightly more open tread pattern like an A/T tire. -and yes id go with a P rated tire

 

[4runner269]

4runners never came with a limited slip. all 4runners are open diff if they do not have the e-locker. -the 5th gen runner is the only one i am unsure about, but even that, i dont think they have limited slip, pretty sure its an open diff as well.

and i would not go with a 265 75 16, but thats just me. the little bit of height and ground clearance gained wont be notable other than adding cost to the tires themselfs. you would stand a better gain by yes getting a slightly more open tread pattern like an A/T tire. -and yes id go with a P rated tire

Whats wrong with the 265/75/16? Thats what i went with and dont have any problems..

 

[the great him]

Whats wrong with the 265/75/16? Thats what i went with and dont have any problems..

nothing is wrong with them, although it will ever so miniscully decrease your MPG, and power(really not noticeable though so not really worth mentioning) but the tires will cost more probably and for what? a 1/4"-3/8" increase in ground clearance? in a 2wd, that doesnt go off roading, not worth it if you ask me, and 9/10 people will never know the difference between 265 70 16s and 265 75 16s without reading the sidewall... the tire brand and type will have just as much of a impact of aesthetics as that minute size discrepancy will.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

They do look cooler though. I just put 265/75/16's on mine today. It looks a lot better than it did with the 265/70/16 highway tires.