Larger Tires, good size?

[SMUAlien]

Currently I am running the factory BFG's that come with the TRD package. somehow I think I might have gotten screwed at the dealer, my tires seem small. I have 265/70/16. I bottom out more than other tundra friends I hit the trail with that have larger tires.

I do a fair amount of offroading and I really feel these tires are too small for me. What would be a good size to upgrade to?
The criteria I have are:

1. Not compromise the ride comfort, queitness etc.
2. Not require a lift
3. Not rub inside
4. Use stock rims

I really don't care about appearance. I don't care if they look agressive or whatnot, I just want them to function well.

-Richard

[T'sTOY]

The 265/70/16 is the largest size offered on the stock trucks ('00-'02), so I imagine you've got the right tires. To maintain everything you want, and still run the stock rims, the two larger sizes offered are the 265/75 and 275/70. Both will give you a small increase in overall diameter (~1" and ~0.5" respectively) and thus a bit more clearance, etc.

From what I've read here, the next size available, the 285/75 will work, but will rub on the frame at full turns.

[fastmhz]

Hey guys i need a little tire tutor here...
for example..i have P265/70/16 yokohama geolander tires at II

what does 265 represent on a tire?
what does 70 reprsent on a tire?
The only one i know is 16..which is the rim size...that's about it..

[DesertDawg69]

'Hertz,

265 is the maximum width of the tire in millimeters. 70 represents section height, or profile, as a percentage of the width--in this case, 70% of 265. The section height is doubled and then added to the wheel diameter to give you overall height:

265/70-16 : Diameter=30.6"; Width=10.4"; Sect Hgt=7.3"

However, you should always check the EXACT manufacturer specs for a particular tire because they do vary somewhat from the straight up numbers used to rep them.

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SMUAlien,

I am running 255/85-16 BFG MTs on the oem rims. The only rubbing is on the frame rails at full lock; even then, it is just the edge of the Digger Luggz that hit. No real problem off road after nearly 22k miles. They are considerably louder than the Rugged Trails, though. And I have a 2.5" lift using SAWs & add-a-leafs.

Hope this helps.


------Scott----->

Happy New Year!!!

[SMUAlien]

Those are pretty darn narrow tires. See I am looking for something that isn't terribly noisy. I guess that isn't really a function of the tire size, as much as it is a function of what brand and style they are.
Thanks for the replies ya'll.

-Richard

[T'sTOY]

The 265s look good on the Tacoma, but I also think they look a bit undersized for the Tundra. Unfortunately, based on your criteria, without a lift and/or new wheels to push the tire/wheel out a bit, you're fairly limited on your options.

I have 265/75 Yokohama GEO IIs on my truck and they've been great so far, but they do produce a bit more road noise than the stock BFGs. I don't know much about the BFG A/Ts and road noise, but another tire you might want to consider is the Bridgestone Dueler. They're a good tire and are supposedly fairly quiet for an A/T.