06 Tundra Tire Size Opinions

[cjrivera68]

I currently own a bone stock 2006 tundra double cab trd and I am looking for some opinions on tire sizes.

In the next few weeks I plan on lifting the front and rear 2.5" and soon after will be purchasing tires. I am a BFG guy, and want to go with either the A/T or M/T. I will be keeping the stock wheels for the time being, which is a 16x7.

I am looking at either the 285/75R16 AT or MT or the 255/85R16 MT. Does anyone have a similar setup of either one, if so, i would like to know if you experience any issue with frame/fender rubbing, that sort of thing.

I know the MT's run a bit small to size so thats why i am looking at the AT, but it does not come in 255/85R16.

If you got any pictures, that would be a bonus.

Thanks!

 

[Haggis]

The 285s are definitely not going to work with the factory rims. To avoid the tire contacting the upper control arms you will need a rim with 4.5" of backspacing. I'm not sure if the 255s will work on the factory rim, maybe someone else will post up. With the DC Tundra you won't have any frame or clearance issues with the 285 as the fenderwells are 1/2" longer than the Access cabs. One exception is that the front factory mudflaps will rub badly at full steering lock. Just take those flaps off.

Heres a shot comparing my '06 DC (Bilstien 2.5" lift front, Wheelers 1.5" AAL rear, 285/75/16 tires on 16x8 Eagle Alloys with 4.5" BS) with jim65wagons '03 AC (Icon C/O set at 1.5" front, Wheeler race leaf pack rear, 255/85/16 tires on Wheelers black steelies with 4.5" BS)

Jim's running 255/85/16 Cooper STs while I went with the Dean SXTs in 285/75/16s. Both sets of tires are brand new or close enough to be called new. The 255s are 1/4" taller on the truck than the 285s.

If it were me I would save up some extra cash, buy a set of reasonably priced rims (mine were $109 apiece at Summit Racing) or buy a good used set of rims. That way you aren't trying to make something work with bandaid fixes or having to reengineer the front suspension with custom A-arms and the like.

Hope that helps some! :elkgrin:

Edit: BTW you wouldn't happen to have a sweet '68 Rivera. I have a '68 Buick Lesabre, the Heavyweight 68: Low, mean, black and flamed. Go Fast with Class!

 

[jim65wagon]

Well I was going to post that same pic, but Haggis beat me to it! Anyways, one correction, the backspace on the Wheeler steel rims is 3-3/4" which pushes the tire out of the way farther.

If you go with the 255s I'm fairly certain you could run the stock rims...

 

[dyogim]

I have 00 tundra AC, if you want pics of 285's I can post up. I know it's not the same model. So let me know. However, I would suggest the 285's over the 255's.

i also have a pic of when i had no lift and was running 265/75/16 AT's.

Running 285's on stock toyota alloy wheels is not recommended but, it's possible. I had a friend who ran 285's on his stock alloys for his taco. Dimensions are definitely different and as haggis stated, you'll run into contact issues with the tundra.

 

[cjrivera68]

That certainly does help. I was guessing that the 285's might be a bit too wide, but I wasn't sure since, like I said, the BFG MT's run a little under size compared to the AT's.

I would like to get new wheels but I was hoping to just go with new tires. Regardless of size, the mud flaps are going to the dump.

BTW, how do you like the Wheeler's AAL?

The 285s are definitely not going to work with the factory rims. To avoid the tire contacting the upper control arms you will need a rim with 4.5" of backspacing. I'm not sure if the 255s will work on the factory rim, maybe someone else will post up. With the DC Tundra you won't have any frame or clearance issues with the 285 as the fenderwells are 1/2" longer than the Access cabs. One exception is that the front factory mudflaps will rub badly at full steering lock. Just take those flaps off.

Heres a shot comparing my '06 DC (Bilstien 2.5" lift front, Wheelers 1.5" AAL rear, 285/75/16 tires on 16x8 Eagle Alloys with 4.5" BS) with jim65wagons '03 AC (Icon C/O set at 1.5" front, Wheeler race leaf pack rear, 255/85/16 tires on Wheelers black steelies with 4.5" BS)

Jim's running 255/85/16 Cooper STs while I went with the Dean SXTs in 285/75/16s. Both sets of tires are brand new or close enough to be called new. The 255s are 1/4" taller on the truck than the 285s.

If it were me I would save up some extra cash, buy a set of reasonably priced rims (mine were $109 apiece at Summit Racing) or buy a good used set of rims. That way you aren't trying to make something work with bandaid fixes or having to reengineer the front suspension with custom A-arms and the like.

Hope that helps some! :elkgrin:

Edit: BTW you wouldn't happen to have a sweet '68 Rivera. I have a '68 Buick Lesabre, the Heavyweight 68: Low, mean, black and flamed. Go Fast with Class!

 

[cjrivera68]

Yeah, post your pics. A view of the side fender clearance would be good also. I wanted to put some bushwackers on, but they don't make them for the older DC model, so I want to keep the wheels/tires tucked if possible.

I have 00 tundra AC, if you want pics of 285's I can post up. I know it's not the same model. So let me know. However, I would suggest the 285's over the 255's.

i also have a pic of when i had no lift and was running 265/75/16 AT's.

Running 285's on stock toyota alloy wheels is not recommended but, it's possible. I had a friend who ran 285's on his stock alloys for his taco. Dimensions are definitely different and as haggis stated, you'll run into contact issues with the tundra.

 

[dyogim]

These pics were taken back in 00-03.

Stock height with 265/75-16 goodyear AT's.

2.5" lift front, 1.5" rear, bushwacker extendo flares, 285/75-16 goodyear MTR's mounted on 16x8 4 5/8" BS IVan Stewart wheels:

 

[Haggis]

BTW, how do you like the Wheeler's AAL?

Well I sort of like them. When I bought them I knew it was going to be a stop gap and affordable measure until I could set aside the fundage for a set of custom springs. They have great ride quality and have preformed well but as I use my truck for work the AAL with the factory springs just aren't up to the tasks of all the hauling and towing I do. These Tundras just are not a 1/2 ton truck, more like a 2/5 truck. For someone who uses their truck in a more mundane, homeowner way the AALs should be fine.

 

[01tundra]

I ran 285 Revos on mine back in the day and they worked out well.......

 

[cjrivera68]

I agree about the tundra. Not sure about the new model, but for the hauling I do, this one does just fine. I have a 2000 tacoma that will eventually become a trailer queen in a few years. When I get into that and some other serious hauling, Im gonna cross over to diesel and get a dodge.

I wouldn't call myself mundane, but the AAL's should do fine for how much I use the truck. Thanks for the info.

Well I sort of like them. When I bought them I knew it was going to be a stop gap and affordable measure until I could set aside the fundage for a set of custom springs. They have great ride quality and have preformed well but as I use my truck for work the AAL with the factory springs just aren't up to the tasks of all the hauling and towing I do. These Tundras just are not a 1/2 ton truck, more like a 2/5 truck. For someone who uses their truck in a more mundane, homeowner way the AALs should be fine.

 

[cjrivera68]

I think that the verdict is to go with the 255/85's with the stock rims for now. When those wear out, I will get new wheels and possibly switch to the 285/75's. Thanks for all the good info.