235/75R16 help

Thoughts on 235/75R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S? I’m new to the Tacoma and picking different than stock sizes. I just have a stock SR and no plans for suspension upgrades and don’t want to re-gear. I want a skinnier tire that is taller than stock but also lighter if that’s possible. Also don’t want any rubbing or trimming. Looking at Method 702 wheels to go with them. Would like them to stick out as far as possible without sticking past the fender flares. What offset would work for that with this setup? Looks like they offer 0/4.5 or +30/5.6.

 

Cool. One inch taller should clear without issue right?

 

Do you mean 235/75R16 or 235/85R16? Since it looks like you have a base truck you probably have 245/75R16 now and 235/75R16 would be an inch smaller.

I only ask because Coooper does makes the Discover AT3 in both 235/85R16 (LT) and 235/75R16 (4S).

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=235-85r16-245-75r16

 

Yes... 235/75R16

Everything in the skinny/pizza cutter threads talk about the 255/85 but I think I want the 235/75. Could be totally off base though. I have a 2021 coming in three weeks so can’t check what’s currently on it.

 

So does the SR in fact come with 245/75R16 stock?

If so the 235/75R16 is going to be smaller. It'll be about half an inch shorter and almost half an inch narrower.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=245-75r16-235-75r16

If you want pizza cutters you want 235/85R16, which will be the same width (9.25") as the 235/75R16 but almost an inch taller than 245/75R16.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=245-75r16-235-85r16

ETA: Just thinking is your truck 2WD and do they have a smaller tire to start?

 

According to some tire websites it says the stock SR size is 245/75R16. I didn’t realize that. So I guess I should go 85. I thought if I did that I’d have clearance issues and would have to re gear for optimum performance.

 

Stock is 245/75/16, in a C rated tire I believe. I always run 235/85/16's which are uniformly E rated tires in my experience. They are heavy, extremely durable tires. You said you wanted a lighter tire, I suppose for reasons of performance, which in this truck is kind of like chasing your tail, but it's your truck. The 235's will fit perfectly in a stock truck, with zero issues, but they will not be lighter.

 

By performance I was mainly talking lighter for better mpg.

 

For mileage you'll probably be better sticking with the 245/75R16 P-rated street oriented tread that comes with the truck. Going to a 235/85R16 AT type means going to a LT tire generally intended for work trucks. These tires are usually heavier even in relatively low load range C ratings. The difference in tread width isn't going to make a significant difference in MPG to offset weight and tread.

 

Get tires based on your needs. You are going to see MINIMAL differences in fuel economy between the tires you're talking about. If you go to 35's, that's different. I consistently get 19 - 20 mpg with mine, same as with the original stock tires, and I don't think a Tacoma can be reasonably expected to do better. If you drive your truck on the street, get street tires. If you wheel it a lot, get THOSE kind of tires. If you do both, get an AT. Let your use dictate these decisions.

 

It’s daily driven about 50 miles. I don’t “off road” as in rock crawl and such but do take it hunting and fishing and go through fields and dirt trails to get to some spots.

 

Looks like the Firestone destination a/t is the lightest at 39 pounds in the 235/85 size. All the others are 42 to 46 according to Tirerack

 

you want the 235/85/16... not the 75


these are the 235/85 Wildpeaks

 

Compared to the stock tires are probably something like a Hankook Dynapro HT in P245/75R16 and will be around 32 lbs. Might have to decide which is priority. Going to an AT that's even a little taller will come with some penalty. Is 2 MPG on the 50 mile part acceptable not to get stuck in mud?

 

Great - you'll just want to find a good all terrain tire. You don't need super aggressive tread at all to get through creeks and rough forest roads. I have always had great service from Kumho AT's and MT's - running the MT's now but I had a set of AT's that lasted so long I finally changed them because I was just bored. Year after year after year, the darn things wouldn't wear out. Good luck!