Big Tire Problems - Watch Before Buying Bigger Tires For Your Toyota 4Runner/Tacoma

Before you go out and buy huge tires, make sure you check out this video to fully understand what you're getting into. I talk about all the things I had to do when I got my 34" mud terrains. These things may surprise you!

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[Ashoud_Anobetah]

Man I keep it stock and it's been an awesome 500k for me with original cv joints.. no lift.. no stress .. no issues

[Joe-Mamasixtyninefourtwenty]

Thanks, anybody thinking about lifting their trucks should watch this video. You do a good job explaining the pros and cons, and for me the cons far outweigh the pros!

Ill be sticking to 265s on the oem alloys probably forever. These trucks are insanely capable in stock form. Nunerous videos confirm this and so do my own personal experiences. Maybe ill beef up to a 285 narrow one day, but that set would be for OHV trails only.

97 4runner sr5, 4x4 5speed manual. 204k still running great.

Thanks for saving me money and time by making this video!!

[crisg.]

Hands down the best big tire upgrade video ever. Super detailed. Subbed!

[leonmoorenatureexperience]

It’s been a while since you posted? Always great to watch you content.

[JDye-youtube]

Great video that lays out the true cost for 95% to drive around on the pavement after spending $10k to ruin the most dependable suv ever made.

[lilimaiii]

These big wheels gonna look gangsta on my minicamper van. 😂

[cacog]

Great video. I just went through my own internal debate over which tires to run, and ended up picking something very different from what I had initially thought would be best. I knew I wanted to avoid re-gearing, so I didn't want to go larger than a 33 but what really ended up being the deciding factor for me was weight, a big consideration with any 3rd gen. My original plan was to keep the 5th gen oem trail wheels I've been running and use a 265/70R17 KO2, that setup has a total weight of 85.5lbs per wheel... yikes! I ended up reverting back to the 3rd gen oem 5 star wheel and running a 265/75R16 Wrangler Ultraterrain AT, total weight per wheel is 61.5lbs. 24lbs per wheel delta or nearly a hundred pounds of unsprung mass overall. There is a huge jump in tire weight between load range SL and load range C or E, and the larger tires are not available in SL. Your tire needs may be different if you're still trying to tow or primarily use your truck for off-road. I'm not and my 4runner is still at least 80% used for commuting/mall crawling.

[OverlandPNW]

Great video. I'm running 34s now, BF Goodrich T/A K02 315/70R17. It was definitely a bit of work to get them to fit!

[jaymoar]

Dang man you’re so smart, all your channels are so well put with so much great info. Thank you for the content. 🙏

[vincentwheeler]

great short to the point tire upgrade video. just bought my first yota and looking to do tire and rim upgrade first. thanks for the info

[ajmpatriot]

Nice info!

I just bought stock size tires (265/65/17) for my 2005 4-runner.

I put them on 8.5” rims with a zero offset.

There’s the slightest rub on the passenger side on the mud flap. Very slight when at full turn only.

Rubber on plastic, very slight, only on a hard turn so it’s good.

Great video!

[apache]

Thanks for the honest update, some people don't like to talk about the downsides when they spend a lot on customizations.
Me personally I like customizing my vehicles and I do a lot of research to learn about the pros and cons of a modification.
Some.
At the end of the day if the owner know and is willing to live with the cons thats all that matter

[goodviibes]

I got 31’s on a 16 in wheel with a -12 offset. I did the pinch weld mod. It doesn’t rub unless I’m super articulated, so I’m in the clear 80-90% of the time. I’m very happy with how they look and they perform.. They pop out perfect 🤩 I’m also running a stock lift on a 99 limited.

[RocknOverlanding]

Nice video - wish I would have found it years ago - before I started working on my 3rd gen!! But all the upgrades and “adjustments “ you mention - I figured out the hardest lol - now I love my ride!!!

[eljefeslash]

Thanks for this - it's very timely content for me. I've been looking at upgrading and knew about some of the issues with trimming, etc., but hadn't even thought of the impact on the steering rack and some other things you mentioned. Thought about upgrading to 17" rims, but then the tires are more expensive, etc., so I'm just swapping out my 16" stock SR5 6-spokes with some Limited 5-spokes (for a different look), and I may throw some M/T's on for a beefier look (but then, again, I hadn't thought about the extra weight and stress of those like you mentioned). Just not sure whether to stick with 265/75/16 or go a little wider with 285/75/16. I want to get the Cooper STT Pros, but due to the price, I may compromise with a set of Cooper Evolutions.
BTW, I checked out a couple of your personal finance posts as well. Two of my fav things: 4Runners and Finance.

[AmbientShades]

A lot of good points I hadn't put much thought into before. Much appreciated!

[WoodcockFamilyOverland]

I’ve just gone with 265/75/R16 Cooper STT pros with an OME lift, they still perform and look a whole lot better than stock and I don’t have the headache of cutting and trimming and the rest of the issues. Buuuttt big wheels do look cool! 😎

[justinkostelecky]

Great video, I always watch this when I think about jumping to 33’s haha. I saw a nearly stock 4Runner with like 31’s or 32’s and he had Elockers front and rear. That thing kept up with the big tire rigs all day long. I think lockers are the best bang for your buck when it comes to getting further off road!

[bushcraftnorthof]

Great video. Love your channel name. Yeah, even with my lift, I’m sticking with my 265/70R17 AT’s. Does all the things! Subbed. Looking forward to watching more from you. Excellent presentation style. Take care!

[cferguson]

Upgrade happening this weekend 35” falkens a/t’s, btf fabrication long travel, mcneil fenders, new oem lbj’s and outer tie rods