Wheel and Tire Fitment Guide

[MrGrimm]

Here are a couple FAQ’s about the 2005 to 2007 Toyota Tacoma wheels. If some information is incorrect please let me know. Also, if there is more wheel information that I can add just pm me. Please do not add any unnecessary comments to this FAQ. I would like to keep this as clean as possible. Feel free to add specs on your wheels and tires but please keep clutter to a minimum. Include the same specs as below and a couple pictures to include a side shot. This thread will be constantly be worked on so the tire section will be added later.

EDIT: If you are adding info or pm'ing me info, include your tire brand and size. If I put a picture of your truck up here and you dont want it there just pm me. Any questions that are asked and answered in the thread I will add to the first post will the res of the FAQ so you don't have to read through all the pages.

FAQ

What is my stock tire size on my Tacoma?

Well there are a couple of stock tire sizes and that depends on what trim and whether or not you have a TRD (Toyota Racing Development) package added. The pictures below are the wheels with the stock tire sizes that came with those wheels. Here are the following specifications for stock tire sizes:


Regular Cab, Access 4x2 215/70-R15
Prerunner models without TRD 245/75-R16
All 4x4 models without TRD 245/75-R16
TRD Offroad 265/70-R16
TRD Sport 265/65-R17
X-Runner 255/45-R18

With X brand lift, what size tire can I fit?

Most owners that get new tires after a lift with 16 inch tires opt to go with the 285/75R16 tire size which is approximately 33 inches. For a 17 inch tire, most will opt to go with 285/70-R17 which is the same size. There are a few owners with six inch lifts that put 35 inch tires on their trucks.

Is there any trimming involved with going with a larger tire?

It depends on the tire size you go with and whether or not you have a lift. With a 33” tire (285/75-R16, 285/70-R16) or larger you will have to do some sort of trimming and/or modifications even with a 3 inch lift.

What is the largest tire I can run without trimming or a lift?

The largest tire you can run without rubbing or putting on a lift is 265/75-R16 which is a 32 inch tire. Not all tires of that size are the same exact size. There may be up to a half inch difference between the different tire manufacturers. Bridgestone’s 265/75-R16 may be a half inch different from a BFGoodrich 265/75-R16 tire.

I bought a 16 inch wheel but it won’t fit on my truck. Do I need to go with a 17 inch wheel?

Some people have ran into problems trying to run 16 inch wheels. Most of these problems have been with the back of the wheel hitting the caliper. Near the end of the FAQ will be a list of wheels that fit with their size and specifications located next to it. If you are getting your wheels through 4wheel parts and they are saying that the 16 inch wheel will not fit tell them to try anyways. Alof of members have been told this by 4WP but their 16 inch wheels fit anyways. 4WP will allow you to test fit the wheels before you commit to buying them.

Will my gas mileage go down with my bigger wheels and/or tires?

Yes, expect a drop in your gas mileage that could be from one to four MPG. If you care about your mileage then opt to go with some street tires that don’t have an aggressive pattern. If gas mileage is of no concern to you then go for a more aggressive tire.

Will a larger tire throw my speedometer off? By how much?

Yes it will be off by just a little bit and here is a link to a web site that will tell you by how much if will be off. Just put your stock tire size on the left hand side and your new tire size on the right. Tire Size Calculator -> http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

What is our bolt diameter?

For the six lugs it is 6 on 5.5 meaning 6 lugs in a 5.5 inch diameter If you need the 6 lug in metric it is 6x139.7. For the 5 luggers, it is 5x100

I don't want to get new wheels but I want new tires. What size can I go with?

The max size for the TRD Sport wheels is 265/70-R17. 265/75-R16 will fit on the stock rims.

What does that mean? I'm about to get a 3" lift, then I want to put bigger tires (285/70/R17) on my stock TRD sport wheels. I can still do that right?

You can but you will need a 1/2" spacer to clear the UCA.

[MrGrimm]

Specs and Pictures

Brand: Wheelers Steelies Type A (Made by Pro Comp)
Size: 16x8
Backspace: Unknown
Colors: Black, Polished
Price: $70
Type: Steel Wheel
Owner: MrGrimm
Tires: BFGoodrich Mud Terrain 265/75-16





SilverStreak05's truck



Brand: Pro Comp 7089
Size: 16x8
Backspace: Unknown
Colors: Black
Price: $120-140
Type: Aluminum Alloy
Owner: derskillz
Tires: Toyo Open Country A/T 285/75-R16





Brand:[/B] MB Rocker
Size: 16x8
Backspace: 4.25
Colors: Chrome Plated
Price: $120
Type: Aluminum Alloy
Owner: toku58
[/SIZE]Tires: BFGoodrich All Terrain 285/75-R16




Brand: Pro Comp 6001
Size: 16x8
Backspace: 4.5
Colors: Chrome Plated
Price: $180-200
Type: unknown
Owner: tacoma2006
Tires: Goodyear Wrangler 33" tires






Brand: American Racing Mojave
Size: 16x8
Backspace: 4.5
Colors: Teflon Coated
Price: $210
Type: unknown
Owner: SDHQ Offroad
Tires: unknown






Brand: Moto Metal 951
Size: 16x9
Backspace: 4.5
Colors: Black, Chrome
Price: $120
Type: unknown
Owner: blacked out toy
Tires: BFGoodrich Mud Terrain 285/75-R16





10SE's truck



OneMnk's truck



Brand: MB Wheels Gunner 6
Size: 16x8 -6 offset
Backspace: Unknown
Colors: Anthracite, Black, Chrome
Price: $131
Type: Unknown
Owner: SlvrAZtaco
Tires: Nitto Terra Grappler 285 75 R16

[MrGrimm]

Brand: American Racing Chambers
Size: 16x8
Backspace: 4.5
Colors: Teflon Coated
Price: $200
Type: unknown
Owner: unknown
Tires: BFGoodrich All Terrains 285/75-R16






Brand: Panther Realms
Size: 20
Backspace: 4.5
Colors: Chrome
Price: $300
Type: unknown
Owner: Bigblue
Tires: Toyo Proxes 285/50-20



Brand: Boze Stinger 6
Size: 17
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Custom powder coat
Price: unknown
Type: unknown
Owner: Pb
Tires: Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 275/70-R17






Brand: Toyota FJ Cruiser Special Edition TRD
Size: 16
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Graphite, Silver
Price: $120 (currently not on sale due to backorders)
Type: Aluminum Alloy
Owner: TacomaUSSS
Tires: unknown







PRERUNNERSPOT's truck



Brand: American Racing Victor
Size: 17
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Teflon Coated
Price: $210
Type:
Owner: marnes2986
Tires: BFGoodrich All Terrains 285/70-17





Brand: Enkei WT4
Size: 20
Backspace: unknown
Colors: unknown
Price: unknown
Type:
Owner: viet2100
Tires: COntinental 255/50-R20





X-SP's truck



Brand: Helo Maxx 6
Size: 17x9
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Black, Chrome
Price: $150
Type:
Owner: TrdTacoma84
Tires: BFG 265/70-R17





Brand: Mickey Thompson Classic Lock
Size: unknown
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Polished
Price: $180
Type:
Owner: 226-2tone
Tires: unknown





RKC's truck on 33 inch BFG Muds w/3 inch toytec lift



Brand: Enkei's (unknown model)
Size: 20
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Chrome
Price: unknown
Type:
Owner: LanNinja
Tires: unknown





Brand: Eagle Alloys 186
Size: 17x9
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Polished
Price: $110-130
Type:
Owner: LanNinja
Tires: BFG A/T 285/70-17





Brand: Centerline Eight ball
Size: 17x9
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Polished, Chrome
Price: $300
Type:
Owner: jantzer
Tires: BFG A/T 285/70-17





Brand: MKW M-26
Size: 20x10
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Chrome
Price: $410
Type: unknown
Owner: 2004R1Rider
Tires: Toyo Open Country MT 33 inch





Brand: Ivan Stewart TRD
Size: 16x8
Backspace: 4.5
Colors: unknown
Price: unknown
Type: unknown
Owner: Taco5
Tires: 285/75-R16 Yokohama Geolander MT+





toytaco970's truck



Brand: Dick Cepek DC-1
Size: 17x9
Backspace: unknown
Colors: Chrome, Black, Polished
Price: $170
Type: unknown
Owner: badcop621
Tires: 35x12.5 Micket Thompson MTZ





Brand: Pro Comp 1079
Size: 16x8
Backspace: 4
Colors: Polished
Price: $125
Type: unknown
Owner: jadamjr
Tires: 285/75-16 Starfire Durango XTR

[marnes2986]

Great FAQ....when looking for wheels just look for (6x5.5 and 16x8/17x8) with a 0 offset and 4.0-4.5 backspacing. If the wheel youre looking at doesnt meet these specs then move on, trust me it'll be a bitch to put on, you might run into other things to modify the fitment, Ex. Grinding down caliper

Now as for tires: I always hear people juggling between 285/75/16 or with 265 because they are scared of rubbing issues. Just get the 285 because its not that hard to cut plastic. And if the rubbing is really bad where the tire is knocking your fender during wheeling, Glassworks is coming out with a mid size fender flare for our trucks (about 2-3 flare) which will be perfect for people with REALLY bad rubbing issues.

One more tip: If you have a choice b/t 16" wheel or 17".....pick the 16".......i learned the hard way....tires that accomodate for a 17" wheel are more expensive than a tire that accomodates a 16" wheel.

Example- BFG 285/70/17 = around $200
BFG 285/75/16 = around $150

THEY ARE THE SAME SIZE TIRE BUT YOU HAVE TO PAY MORE WITH 17", youll save about $200

My .02

The most badass wheels in my opinion are the Walker Evans with TRUE Beadlock and the NEW! ATX Chamber PRO with TRUE beadlocks
Theyre about 300 a wheel

[Toyogook]

what about if we're looking for 18's or 20's? Do it X8 with 0 offset and 4.0-4.5 backspacing as well?

[soss]

great thread, hopefully we can keep this going with wheel pics (alone) and with them on the truck.

[ilovetacos]

These should fit, right? Does the hub bore matter?

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT71980.aspx

The link is for the chrome but they also come in black for only $84.99 thru 4wheelparts.

My next purchase once I have the funds.

[tacoma2006]

i have 16x8's i've already received 7 PM's regarding the SIZE of my rims, and if im not mistaken someone on ttora has my rims and he says they are 4.5"

[mjonags32]

Originally Posted by MrGrimm

I don't want to get new wheels but I want new tires. What size can I go with?

The max size for the TRD Sport wheels is 265/70-R17. 265/75-R16 will fit on the stock rims.

What does that mean? I'm about to get a 3" lift, then I want to put bigger tires (285/70/R17) on my stock TRD sport wheels. I can still do that right?

[ilovetacos]

Originally Posted by mjonags32

What does that mean? I'm about to get a 3" lift, then I want to put bigger tires (285/70/R17) on my stock TRD sport wheels. I can still do that right?

You can but you will need a 1/2" spacer to clear the UCA.

[mjonags32]

Originally Posted by ilovetacos

You can but you will need a 1/2" spacer to clear the UCA.

sorry i'm just a big ol noob.

where can i get a 1/2 spacer? how much do they usually costs? does it go in the rear or front wheels, or both? can i install it myself?

[blacked out toy]

very, very nice thread mrgrimm. hopefully that will clear up some issues with wheel and tire questions... well maybe not.. we can only hope. oh well, good thread... bravo for taking the time and doing it right...

[tacoma2006]

yes very well done not half@ss like i would have done it lol. but one more thing my trd offroad came with stock 265/75r16 you have 265/70r16. i know some are dealers are different than others but thats what mine came with. just proof readin for ya lol

[toku58]

OUTSTANDING!! Nice work!!!

[ilovetacos]

Originally Posted by mjonags32

sorry i'm just a big ol noob.

where can i get a 1/2 spacer? how much do they usually costs? does it go in the rear or front wheels, or both? can i install it myself?

Any auto parts store or tire shop should carry them.


Check out these...http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.169/.f ...they are a little pricey but I heard they are the best.


Easy to install....Front only.