Tire size explanation

Was wondering if someone could hell explain tires to me. I just recently got a new 2019 Cement trd offroad and love the truck. Want my first mods to be lift, tires, and sliders. However I have no idea how to buy tires. My only knowledge is what rim size i have and the high of tire (exp. 33" tire or 30" tire) as i look into upgrading i see that's not a searchable option everything is 255/75/19 , 275/80/14. I dknt have a clue what that means. I am trying to get a rugged offroad tire. Been hearing recommendations for cooper stt. Toyota, and bfg.

Thanks

 

Best option is to go to tire rack.com and look at the FAQ that explains tire sizing and what the numbers mean.

Now, real brief,
The 255 is narrower than the 275. In general the first number is width.

The 75 is shorter than the 80, not a supper big reduction, but a reduction. Generally the second number is how tall the tire is.

The last number is size of wheel. The Toyota trucks that were not the work model, are equipped with 16” or 17” wheels from factory

Check out Falken, Yokohama, Hankook, Nitto, Toyo..... it depends on what you want for size and how much clearance work you want to do.

 

Lets take the 255/75/19. 255 is the tread width in millimeters, 75 is a percentage, sidewall is 75% of the of the tread width 255x.75= 191mm, 19 is rim diameter in inches. So 255x.75=191x2 (2 sidewalls each being just part of the radius) =382.5mm divided by 25.4 (how many mm to an inch)=15.06" + 19"=34.06" outer diameter of tire. This is just to get you close do to variables from one MFG to another. Hope that helps.

 

Congrats on the new truck and welcome to TW, TacoHunted

This calculator will provide the tire dimensions in detail: https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator

To learn more about what all the numbers and letters mean on the sidewall, check out THIS WRITE-UP.

If you're keeping the factory wheels and are simply looking to change the tires, the max size you can fit comfortably is 265/75R-16. There's a great selection to choose from in the size and the right tire model for you will depend on the conditions in which you drive and the performance attributes you need the tires to deliver. If we can help you pick your next set let us know and we'll make sure you're taken care of

 

can I have ur old tires

 

When you say fit comfortable you mean fit comfortably on the stock height or you mean if I lift it. And I would love to talk more I am looking to get a set but there are so many options I dont know what to choose

 

read.read.read.. and learn,, google your questions, add tacoma world to your search, much better than using the search here

 

Stock height

Yes, there are a lot of options to choose from which can be overwhelming especially when you start digging into the reviews. We're happy to narrow the field with you, just shoot us a PM and we'll make sure you're taken care of.

 

Good basic explanation. For OP's purposes, look at the standard tires on your truck and see what the size is. Likely it is a 245/75-16 or -17, depending on year model. Now, if you want a wider tire than you have, but don't want them taller, select a tire with the first number larger: for instance a 265 instead of 245. Then, to keep the wider tires from being taller as well, the second number must be lower: instead of 75, choose 70, or even 65. If you want wider AND taller, keep the second number the same or higher. The last number MUST match your wheel diameter. There is a tire comparator tool here on TW that allows you to select different wheel diameters, and tire sizes, to see what the differences overall would be if you choose to change tires and wheels. It will also tell you what your speedo error will be between tire and wheel sizes compared to stock. I like this one:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

 

Is there a discount for TW members

 

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/learn/tire-size-calculator


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