Straight to 275/70R17s?

Hello all, I have a quick question regarding my soon-to-be arriving TRD Off Road Premium.

One of the absolute first items of business when I get this vehicle will be to ditch the highway tires on it and get some A/Ts on there. The one thing I'm wondering about is if I'll be alright jumping up to a set of 275/70R17s? Or, should I stick with 265s until I decide to do a lift? I've read mixed reports regarding if that size will fit stock without rubbing. Thanks in advance!

 

I wouldn't be worried about rubbing with that size. However, there are limited options in that size. And, it seems that many of those options are only available in LT rated versions, so you're looking at reduced fuel economy. Just some things to consider.

 

I heard the same, not many options with 275. if you are going to lift, why wait until lift is done and go to 285. if not lifting anytime soon, 265BFG KO2 should satisfy your needs. and other tire options with 265.

 

Congrats on the new purchase! I just got a TRD OR Prem and it has the XP package so came with 265/70/17 NittoRidge Grapplers. I had 295/70/17 on my Jeep (traded it for the new 4Runner!)....and was happy with Nitto so I’m keeping my 265 for now and adding a Bilstein 5100 front 1.5 level next month.

 

I'm not entirely sure I'll be going up to 285s, to be honest. This vehicle is going to be my daily driver for the most part, and some light off-roading in the near future. *laughs* With a 40 minute drive to and from work I'm not sure the MPG hit from 285s would be worth it. So, I figured the 275s would be a decent balance. Plus, if I do lift it, it probably will more be to level it out, nothing greater than 2" anyways.

Though, it would be a bit cheaper sticking with the 265s. I'm currently between General Grabber ATX, Falken Wildpeaks, and my old standby of Hankook Dynapro AT2s. Well, I've at least got until February/March to decide! *laughs*

 

Stock size are fine for light off-roading. You'll get decent fuel economy and save wear on your drivetrain. With an aggressive sidewall, they'll look fine with a lift as well.

 

Hmm...Perhaps I'll stick with 265s after all, and after getting a couple of easier trails under my belt I'll bump up a size if I feel it's necessary.

...I think my biggest thing right now is that I have to keep reminding myself that these vehicles are damned capable stock, and not to go too crazy on modding right away. Figure out what suits my needs best and go from there.

 

Yes, 275’s will work. Heavier bigger tires+reduced acceleration=more skinny pedal

Sitting on 295’s with 16mpg.

 

We run Cooper AT3 LT's(275-70-17) for a 80% daily driver(Wife's work vehicle) We had the Coopers on our last 3 vehicles with 1 tire that "cupped" slightly, it was replaced via manufacturers warranty. This tire performs in wet/slippery conditions very well. They are probably heavier than some (10 ply), but we consider when we are on some of the trails with rocks the MPG's a small trade-off for the damage resistance we get from this tire.

 

I hear you on the 10 ply. We run 10 ply Dynapro AT2s on our vehicles (aside from my Patriot, I could only get 6 ply for it) and I absolutely love those tires. Part of my morning commute consists of a crappy gravel road that tends to be absolute hell on tires with that dagger-like gravel they throw down. So, that extra damage resistance comes in very handy.

I'll have to look into some of the Coopers as well, I've been recommended those before as well as S/T Maxx.