15" Stock Steel 5-Lug Wheel Width...?

Just bought a '14 Tacoma Access Cab, 4-Cylinder, Base, with 15" steel wheels. I've seen on some say that those are 6" wide and others say 7". I'm interested in putting 235/75x15 tires on my truck. Some say that is too big for a 6" wheel...I'm not sure if mine are 6" or 7". I just want to do what I can to get the truck up a bit higher and not look so 'small'...without a lift or spacers.

 

They are 6" wide and I going to put 235/75/15 tires on mine as soon as I can.

I just put the Fat Bob's Lift kit on it and really like it, when I get the 235/75's on there it should be the same height as a Pre Runner

 

They are only 6".

Tires vary a bit by brand/model, even with the same numeric size. And then there are differences between street and A/T tires as well.

When you have an idea of the brand/model tire you are interested in, look it up, and the manuf chart will show you min and max install rim widths.

Personally I've never put a 235 on less than a 6.5" wheel and prefer 7"

The good news is the 75 aspect ratio you are considering will probably let the installer work with the 6" wheel if you insist on that. The 205 x 50 x 15 tires I had on my little racer had such short and stiff sidewalls that they hated mounting them on the 6"er's I had at the time.

Keep in mind while you are making these changes for looks, that's about the only benefit you'll get from them, other than maybe some grip over OE tire quality, assuming you pick right.

Everything else will be a slight negative. MPG, unsprung weight, acceleration, braking, speedo error, etc.

Do what you will. Just know the pros and cons.

 

Thanks for the good info. I am looking at the Michelin LTX M/S2, 235/70x15. One of the things that bothers me with the stock 215/70x15, is just how small they are...I don't think they could even handle "light" duty truck stuff...I feel they might burst if subjected to much impact. I feel like the 235/70 would give me some more "meat" and I would have a better feeling if I had to cross a median, jump a curb, or even go off-road.

 

Of course they can. Just make sure they have the right pressure and load rating and the springs will deeply long and the driveline be over worked long before the tires are a problem.

Remember these aren't heavy haulers, they are basically an old fashioned station wagon with a frame, some lift (over a wagon) and a bed instead of seating for 6 and luggage.

I'm not a fan of the OE Dunlops, but not for hauling reasons, more for traction and handling reasons. Personally I think all Dunlops stink.

The problem here, related to the durability of the tire size, is what you think or perceive, not what reality is. Or what you want it to be, so you can rationalize the change.

I understand the desire for a more robust look. And as said initially, if that's what you want, go for it. Just understand the pros and cons when you make your choice.

PS, my goal is to someday have 15 or 16 x 7" wheels, probably with a 225x70 'car tire'. Just for looks too. Not for how I use the vehicle

 

The 235 75r15s will fit fine on the stock wheels. You do not need a lift or anything. You could probably even put 30 9.50r15s on without a lift if you removed the black boxes. I've had the 235 75r15s on my 2009 for a while now without a lift or anything. All I did was ordered them, took them to the tire shop, and got them put on. No questions asked.