Bigger tire size.

[CharlieH81]

I have an 06 XLT with auto 4wd. I live in CO and need more ground clearance for forest service roads and am looking to go with larger tires. The stock size is 245/65r17. When I talk to different techs in the area they all tell me that increasing the tire size can cause the auto 4wd to fail and possibly the anti lock brakes. I think they might be exaggerating and am wondering if any of you that have gone up in size noticed any of these issues.

 

[Divemaster191307]

I run 265/70-17 (non-stock wheels), and have no issue with the 4x4 system. I've been running that setup for over 4 years, probably 55,000 miles.

 

[DjNail148]

Tire question

Divemaster the truck looks great on the 265/70/17. Do you know if I use the stock XLT 17" rims if I will have an issue. Want to buy a set of Revo 2 A/Ts this weekend before the snow comes.

Thanks

 

[Divemaster191307]

The rims I use have a different offset than stock, making them stick out more. I can't be sure, but I think stock rims will probably rub at maximum turn.

 

[08Exploder]

No problems besides maybe speed but even doubt that as long as all 4 are same! You should be good to go just remember bigger tire means more stress on the transmission, axle, and t case so don't go crazy unless you gear accordingly!

Tom

 

[DjNail148]

so 08exploder the 265/70-17 will work with the stock rims? Thanks,

 

[08Exploder]

Check this out

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=245-65r17-265-70r17

 

[08Exploder]

Check your clearances on your truck to confirm but I see nothing more than a 1 inch gain up and 1 inch gain down 2 inches total so I couldn't see a 1 inch difrence being an issue

Tom

 

[DjNail148]

tom I agree with you, now the width difference need to check also. Great calculator!

 

[08Exploder]

Lol thanks not mine Google is a wonderful tool lol yeah I only see 1 inch difrence in width which means .5 on out and .5 inside so I would think that shouldn't be much either!

Tom

 

[banditxp]

Yup i live in Grand Junction CO and i know what you mean about the roads lol.
I went with 265x70R17 and love them. General Grabber AT2

 

[DjNail148]

Okay the tire size is perfect. Just picked up the Dueler A/T Revo 2's so sweet. Pictures to come tomorrow!

 

[banditxp]

Nice,, those should work well in the snow there when ever NY gets some this year. lol. Those should also work well in Sand. Not so much in Mud.