I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, 2 wheel drive, 6 banger. It has 265 70R 16 tires on it. Can I mount 235 75R 16 tires on my rims?? I'm not concerned about any changes to my speedometer. Thanks for any answers.........................Daniel
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I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, 2 wheel drive, 6 banger. It has 265 70R 16 tires on it. Can I mount 235 75R 16 tires on my rims?? I'm not concerned about any changes to my speedometer. Thanks for any answers.........................Daniel
Sure, 5mm taller but 30 mm skinnier. They would fit but might look funny
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You should be fine. The new tire size is smaller in overall diameter by 0.7", and by 1.1" in width. If your wheel (or "rim") is between 6-8" wide, it's perfectly compatible.
Having trouble finding the 265/70 R16?
My old 4Runner ran 265/70 R16, I liked the size, floated well enough in muddy stuff, a skinnier tire will sink through the mud more but not that much.
You will be going about 3/4 inch shorter and 1inch narrower, the new ones will run about 5% slower.
https://tiresize.com/calculator/
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Originally Posted by SongDog
Why do you want to mount tiny dounut tires on the truck? You'll loose ground clearance, loose payload( the smaller tire will not carry as much weight), change your ratios etc.
Well, for starters my truck is 18 years old and I don't use it much and not at all off road, second I am old enough that I don't give a rats if it looks odd and thirdly (and most important) I can get 4 brand new 235 75R 16's for 300 bucks. On Chev 6 bolt rims that I should be able to sell separately..............................DanielQuote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
You have good reasons to mount those up, I tried to fit 15in rims on my old runner so that I could mount Jeep tires on it, at that time 15in Jeep tires were a dime a dozen.Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
Who has the tires? Do you know them? There is a DOT code on the tire, search that and make sure you are ok with the age of the tire, you can run older tires safely but you need to know before you think they are "new" when they are actually 15 years old, just know what you are getting.
I've got an old 2WD S10 with a small block in it, eats tires almost as bad as fuel. It has 235 / 60 - 16 on it now and looks fine. I can't even remember what the original tire size is. If the price is right I'd take them. The speedo change is pretty negligible.Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
Some guys don't need big tires, looks aren't everything, loud mufflers and big tires have a saying...
You change too many things and you can potentially cause a lot of problems with your rig, depending on how much difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
I know Chrome won't get you home but putting a tiny tire on a truck setup for a big tire can cause as many issues as a huge tire on a truck setup for a tiny tire.
I had a 98 4Runner that I used for hunting and have an 89 Jeep with an axle swap, 31 ATs for the winter and 33 MTs for the summer. Build it don't buy it.
Go for it, there wont be a problem with them on your truck......Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
Mr. Fox, I wouldn't call a 235 75R 16 a "tiny tire" the difference in size from a 265 70R 16 is minimal......................DanielQuote:
Originally Posted by Fox
It is when you are running tires like these Macho type , " 31 ATs for the winter and 33 MTs " :)Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
That is well below stock, with a pre-runner pickup you are getting the pumpkin a significant distance closer to the rocks when going down a logging road for a fishing trip or going in for a load of wood, the Toyota diffs are not small.Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
Ha ha ha ha ha, you think a 33in tire is large.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaycee
Thanks Jaycee for your usual "useful" commentary, much appreciated.
OP said "Well, for starters my truck is 18 years old and I don't use it much and not at all off road", so the above is pretty much irrelevant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
FYI
2018 Chevy 1500 2WD runs a 32in tall tire stock
2018 Dodge Ram 1500 runs a 32 - 33in tall tire stock
2018 Toyota Tundra runs a 32in tall tire stock
Well, according to the guy(Daniel) that owns the truck, all he's looking for is a decent set of cheap tires, that fit and will work, seems to me he found emQuote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
Yes he did, and I responded with the comment below, essentially saying I know exactly where he is coming from.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
"You have good reasons to mount those up, I tried to fit 15in rims on my old runner so that I could mount Jeep tires on it, at that time 15in Jeep tires were a dime a dozen.
Who has the tires? Do you know them? There is a DOT code on the tire, search that and make sure you are ok with the age of the tire, you can run older tires safely but you need to know before you think they are "new" when they are actually 15 years old, just know what you are getting. "
Yes a 29in tire is a tiny tire on a rear wheel drive pickup if being used in the bush, they get hung up, that is why nobody sticks with stock tires on their Jeeps, you can run 31s with stock height if you adjust the steering stops so that you do not clip the leaf spring, this is on a YJ.
You guys really need to rear the whole thread, I agree with him, been there myself but there are limitations to the shorter tire.Quote:
Originally Posted by bdog
Hey, it's his truck, leave him be happy with what HE wants.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
Wow, try reading, it helps to understand the thread and the discussionQuote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
Just to be clear, he will lose 0.35" of ground clearance, which is pretty insignificant considering this type of loss is accepted when many people routinely air-down their tires to go off-roading. It's even more insignificant when you consider that the OP said he doesn't go off-road much.
I did and he said he's not off roading so why try and push your desires onto someone that doesn't want it. Maybe you should read and comprehend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
You are right on with that answer! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
You are very welcome! just thought I would help boost your image ! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
Exactly! Can't believe some of the comments here. You ok Daniel?Quote:
Originally Posted by bdog
You did a fine job! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jaycee
Yo, T slayer, u brought some comic relief to this thread, cuz it sure did need it man...lol
When you need comic relief, you Send in the Clowns.
Hey Daniel, 3 pages of info, sure hope this helps you pick out some tires... lol
Got the (new to me) tires mounted up and they ride nice and are quiet. As for height difference, they are less than 3/4 of an inch shorter. I don't think I'm going to worry about my "pumpkin" LOL............................Daniel
After all the negative feed back, you went ahead and did it, you're doomed Daniel, I'm tellin ya, you're doomed.... lol, glad it worked out, nothin wrong with saving a few bucks
Thanks bdog, I have been "doomed" by many on this board over the years, but where else can you go for your fair share of abuse. LOL Never a dull moment. Cheers..........................DanielQuote:
Originally Posted by bdog
Sorry, meant to quote you.Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo
You've come to the right place Boog! bdog is one of the good ones!
You can get married.Quote:
Originally Posted by boogaloo