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Old 11-21-2011, 11:35 AM   #5 (permalink)
Mifunego
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The Taco - '99 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
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Originally Posted by Rick323 View Post
Is that the orginal tire size? Seems too large to be factory size (tire rack says stock is 225/75/15) . My 2005 taco 4x4came with 265/70/16--smaller than your size. You should check your speedo to see if it's reading right.

The only option I see for you is to go to 16" wheels (craigslist) and 235/85/16 tall narrow 70 to 80 psi and ride like a brick.
Yes, that is the correct size for the Prerunner. I've noticed lots of inaccuracies on Tirerack in the past, although they seem to have gotten better. Anyway, the stock size is actually P265-75r15, which are almost exactly the same diameter as your tires. The BFG ATs or Firestone Destination ATs would be great for winter use without having to buy an extra set of wheels for the rest of the year. But then I'm limited on sizes; I'd have to go with the big fat ones.

But your idea for 16s might work. I'll have to see how cheaply I could get some 16" wheels in the 6 lug Taco pattern.

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