Arrrgggg. What size to replace stock?

[hayduke]

I need to replace my OEM BFG's on my 2000 Tundra LTD. I'm going to get the Toyo Tires but what size , going up, is OK. The guys at the tire shop said go just one size up and I'll be OK. I think that means 265 to 275. Any help (Quickly) is appreciated.

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[KLS]

Originally posted by hovisimo
you can go with 265/75/16 which are 1" taller but with the same tread width, or 275/70/16 which are about 1/2" taller but with 10mm wider tread.

Actually, the 275 has a 10 mm wider body than the 265. The tread width varies with the tire maker and the tire model. My 245 winter tires have a wider tread than my regular 265 tires, and both are Bridgestones.


Ken

[CAMPULLER]

I replaced my stock bfs with 275/70/16 bridgestone duler at revo
these tires look great. good grip in snow and on wet roads,i cant wait till spring to get into the mud. makes the truck look like a real 4x4.

[hayduke]

This website is fantastic. I know that if I have a question about my truck I can post it and get reliable feedback right away.

Thank you.

[scool93535]

I rotated my tires last night on my 2x4 2000 SR5 Tundra.

I'm comming up on 30k miles on the orginal Dunlop 265/70R16's. What do you guys recommend for a quiet smooth running affordable street tire. I don't need to go higher or lower but, a little wider wouldn't hurt. I've got about 4 - 5k miles before I'll have to replace.

Secondly - The owners manual & door post recommend 26 lbs front and 35 lbs rear air pressure. I thought that was a little light in the front and high in the rear unless you're carrying a load. Most of my travels are unloaded.

I up'd the fronts to 29 and dropped the rears to 34 this morning. The truck seems to handle a lot better. Quicker response, more precise stearing and, less road steer on rough spots. It also seems peppier but, they all do right after an oil change.

How much pressure are you running when empty?

Thanks,

Steve

[Wesley Horn]

Scool, I asked a long time friend who owns a tire shop and sells a lot of BFG's (which is what I have on my O2 Tundra) and he told me I could rotate them in an X pattern (LF to RR and so on) and he filled them to 40 lbs PSI even though they recommend 35 PSI max....go figure....but I trust the guy....so far so good, that was a month ago and no problems.....Wes

[prkiller]

Originally posted by Wesley Horn
Scool, I asked a long time friend who owns a tire shop and sells a lot of BFG's (which is what I have on my O2 Tundra) and he told me I could rotate them in an X pattern (LF to RR and so on) and he filled them to 40 lbs PSI even though they recommend 35 PSI max....go figure....but I trust the guy....so far so good, that was a month ago and no problems.....Wes

You will find in a few more thousand miles that your tires are wearing faster in the center than at the edges. That is because they are over inflated and need to have a bit of air dumped out.

Just letting you know before they get to bad!
You can run them at 40 no prob, but the 35 is recommended so the tire wears evenly!

[Rinkleroot]

I just put 275/70/16 Goodyear Fortera's on my 2000 Tundra, they look really nice and ride great. There's also a $50.00 cash card rebate until April 5, here's the link :

http://www.goodyeartires.com/promotions/tireSale/


I posted pic's , just click on my pic's to see.

Doug.

[Wesley Horn]

prkiller, that's OK, then I can tell my wife they are junk and get the tires and wheels I really want......

[prkiller]

Originally posted by Wesley Horn
prkiller, that's OK, then I can tell my wife they are junk and get the tires and wheels I really want......

HAHA!

Good idea.....