Looking to get tall skinny tires for my 4 banger 4x4 reg cab

Got new wheels, but now I need better tires. I’m looking to go with 255/80r17 or 85’s if I can even find them.
I know I’m not going with the trend, but my truck worked so much better off-road with its ultra skinny tires that came with it. Ultra skinny and ultra aggressive seems to be the ticket for me and my light truck.
Who else here runs skinny 32-33” tires?
Who here has recommendations on what specific tire I should go with? I have 17” wheels so I know my options are a bit more limited but they are only 7” wide wheels so I don’t feel like going with anything over 255. I like everything between 235-255 and want to stuff the tallest tires under my truck as I can with my stock suspension.

 

255/80r17 falken wildpeaks. Love these tires! They fit perfect on the trd pro 17x7 wheels.

 

I have the 4Runner trail wheels. They are 17x7” also. Absolutely love those rims you go tho lol. I’m really looking to go with a 235/245/255 85r17 tire but am having a hard time locating any locally. Such a PItA. Seems like everybody here in Texas only wants to go with wide tires. The amount of pavement princesses I see out here bugs the ever living hell out of me lol.



I hate how little rubber I have between my rim and the ground. I’m also running two different width tires because I got a steal of a deal on dealer takeoffs. I’m also planning on doing 1.25” spidertrax spacers with the pizza cutters to really finish off the look.

 

Kumho Roadventure AT51 only way to go

 

tkimbar2611, I'm thinking of going to your exact setup on my single cab. Any rubbing? I currently have 255/85-16 km2's on TRD FJ Cruiser wheels (16x7.5, 15mm offset), but I want to get something a little friendlier in the winter.

 

move actually decided to go with 255/80r17 over 235 just for the sake of having a true 33” tire. I’m still thinking about doing the 235/80r17 but I feel like I would be happier with the look of a 255/80r17 because I’m lifting my truck soon. The 235’s might look disproportional.

 

Lots of info on this thread:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-skinny-on-skinny-tires.529656/
Lots of tires are on national backorder right now, but I had luck with summit Racing.

 

this thread might be good to check out https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-skinny-on-skinny-tires.529656/

 

255/85r16 here. Never going back.

 

255's. DONE. Nevermind the shit others that don't have them spew on there. If one hasn't had them one doesn't know how great they are on our small trucks.

 

255/80r17 not 255/85r17 is what you need to be looking at. NO spacers or they will rub and need trimming. Stock wheels keep this taller tire in the right place to avoid any major rubbing that would need cutting.

 

I’m running 235/85r16 Geolander M/Ts and so far I really like them.

 

Ebay has a bunch for good buys and brands,I went with Falken Wildpeaks.

 

I had 235/85r16's on my regular cab. Loved them, think they are a perfect balance of height and weight for the RC, but are a very skinny tire. I have 285/75r16's now and while they are better in nearly every aspect off-road, the 4 banger has difficulty keeping highway speeds. Think I might go with the middle ground of 255/80r17 next time around.

 

I have 255/85R16 on my 2009 Double Cab V6. Just want to point out that most 255/85 tires are LT and therefore are still HEAVY. Mine are 60 lbs each. if you can find a 255 tire in the P category then go with that one since it will be a lot lighter. Otherwise you will remain having the same issue at high speeds due to having a heavy tire. if my V6 feels them heavy then your 4 cyl will definitely feel them

 

You are making me think I should stick to my original plan to go with 235/80r17’s...

 

Does your truck have a leveling kit? That looks amazing

 

Sometimes they let you try them for like 500 miles or so, doesn’t hurt to ask! Then switch to the 235 if unbearable. i know you have the 17 inch wheels now too, so that might make them less heavy since it would be less tire than 16 inch wheels. I’m thinking of going 235/85R16 myself once these Coopers are done, I love the skinny.

 

Only here to say STAHP..... GOOD LORD THATS SEXY. Always love a lil regular cab 6 lugger 4x4, but the lil lift, the skinnies, n the 3rd gen trd or rims.... just STAHP you are putting us all to shame.

 

I run skinnies and love them. Great on pavement and off, no complaints in the snow and ice either.