GX460 - Tire Size Comparison Thread
 

Hi Everyone,

I have been searching for a good thread (outside of the 50 pages of Wheel and Tires thread) that had some good organized images and descriptions of GX460’s with different tire sizes on STOCK WHEELS with NO LIFT so I can decide on what size to buy for my wife’s 2019 GX. Lots of awesome rigs in the wheel and tire thread but its difficult to sift through and not many images of stock wheels close together with no lift.

For this reason I sifted through a bunch of threads to find photos of upsized tires on GX460s with Stock Wheels and Stock Suspension to help inform what size I want to get for my wife. There is a similar (albeit more comprehensive) thread on TR4.org for 5th gen 4Runners and it helped me decide on getting tires for my wife’s old car (a 2014 Limited 4Runner).

I tried to give everyone credit for their rigs and post the size and make of their tires. If anyone wants to add any more info to this I would be happy to edit this posting.

Update: I purchased 275/65R18 Hankook AT2 RF11’s for our 2019 GX460 I was nervous as this is the new model of the RF10 but now that they are installed we could not be happier, they look and run perfectly. Highly recommended! (photo below und ther 275' section)

Update 4/27/2021: I added a new section at the end that will begin to compile stock height GX460's with non stock Factory OEM Toyota or Lexus wheels only. This won't be a list of every wheel you can get, but rather if someone is looking to put on 4Runner wheels or another TOYOTA / LEXUS wheel maybe this will help them decide on something that works for them.

Thanks!

Reference Links:
Wheel and Tire Thread
Zip-tie and Mudflap Mod Thread
Tire Size Comparison Calculator
Tire Size Comparison
Lexus Model Year Wheel Information


Reference Images:
Front Front mud flap, don't know whos rig this is but those tires!:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...60cf7f3f64.jpg
Notorious Bolt:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...66bc48460.jpeg



265/65R18 BFG KO2 tires (2 images) Jack123's 2017 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports no rubbing after the front drivers and passenger side bolt in the wheel well was replaced with a low profile bolt.
- 3.6% larger than stock
- 31.6" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 62.2 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...a2dac8f3cd.jpg
Image 2:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...e2486df929.jpg

265/65R18 BFG AT KO2 tires on Chburrus's 2015 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports no rubbing without modification.
- 3.6% larger than stock
- 31.6" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 62.2 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...a1a8821de5.jpg

265/65R18 BFG AT KO2's on Randyman's 2017 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports no rubbing without modification.
- 3.6% larger than stock
- 31.6" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 62.2 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...3eee2b028c.jpg


265/70R18 Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo III tires Stevew1522's 2014-19 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- WITH 1.25" WHEEL SPACERS!!!
- Owner reports replacing the notorious bolt, removed the front mud flap, did some fender messaging with a heat gun. still some rub at full lock that has not been resolved.
- 6.9% larger than stock
- 33.6" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 64.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...1aacbe16c5.jpg

275/70R18 Falken AT3Ws tires willworkforboost's 2014-19 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- WITH 1.5" WHEEL SPACERS!!!
- Owner reports having to trim the body fairly aggressively (see post later in this thread), final product looks great though
- 8.9% larger than stock
- 33.2" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 65.3 mph
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...00eca4251.jpeg


265/70R18 Wildpeak AT tires CaptRog21's 2015 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports having done the "fender mod" presumably the zip-tie modification and removing the notorious bolt, no other mods mentioned and confirmed no rubbing after these were done.
- 6.9% larger than stock
- 33.6" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 64.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...f25a623040.jpg


275/65R18 Hankook Dynapro AT2 tires Schwein's 2019 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports only the front notorious bolt replaced with shallow head Stainless Steel screw, and the zip tie method was used to pull back the rear fender (though this may not have bene needed as it was done prior to having the tires installed) zero rubbing after both of these methods were done.
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...3115f1a0d6.jpg


275/65R18 BFG KO2 tires Oksir83's 2019 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports only the front notorious bolt had to be removed and replaced with a low profile bolt to elevate any rubbing.
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...abdce7ab67.jpg

275/65/18 General Grabber ATX E tires xStayTuned's 2014 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports nothing about any modifications, but it looks great!
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...63b6eb2a61.jpg

275/65/18 Michelin Defender LTX Kaizen33's 2022 GX460 (Stock F-Sport Wheels 7.5Jx18 ET20) (below)
- Owner reports minor rubbing at full lock and when reversing over driveway bumps, Infamous bolt removed and seems to be largely resolved from this along with removing the front mud flap.
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...1322294f03.jpg

275/65/18 Michelin Defender LTX JBowers's 2014-19 GX460 FSport (Stock Premium Wheels 7.5Jx18 ET20) (below)
- Owner reports minor rubbing at full lock and when reversing over driveway bumps, Infamous bolt removed and seems to be largely resolved from this along with removing the front mud flap.
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...ec1a0c090c.png



275/65/18 BFG KO2 tires GXLX's 2021 GX460 (Stock F-Sport Wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports zero rubbing so far without any mods (BFG's tend to run a touch smaller than other tires)
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...2eadda23c8.jpg


275/65/18 BFG KO2 tires OhMyGosh's 2014-19 GX460 (Stock Premium Wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports zero rubbing so far without any mods (BFG's tend to run a touch smaller than other tires)
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...50bdfdd80c.png


275/65R18 Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires Virtualpj's 2015 GX460 (Stock F-Sport wheels 7.5Jx18 ET20) (below)
- Owner reports only the front notorious bolt had to be removed and replaced with a low profile bolt to elevate any rubbing.
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...0dc994bde9.jpg


255/70R18 Bridgestone Duller HT 685 shajbot's (Unknown Age Older than 2013 though) GX460 (Stock standard wheel 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports more labored acceleration when traveling uphill with a full rig. now note of modifications needed to fit these tires.
- 5.2% larger than stock
- 32.1" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 63.1 mph
Image 1:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...371034ae0.jpeg


275/70R18 BFG K02 tires DesiOC's 2020 GX460 (Stock premium wheels 7.5Jx18 ET25) (below)
- Owner reports having to trim the side step plastic, remove the front mud flap, did not mention the notorious bolt, but i presume this was also removed.
- Owner later installed a 2-3" lift (photo below however is of a stock rig)
- 8.9% larger than stock
- 33.2" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 65.3 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...be91886acf.jpg

I'll update with more information either found by myself or posted by others below if people like this. Also please refrain from replying and including the photos in your reply, it makes for a messy thread!!!

NEW SECTION: Stock Height GX460's with Factory Toyota & Lexus wheels only.

285/70R18 BFG K02 tires skrypj's 2011 GX460 (4Runner TRD Off Road wheels 7.5Jx17 ET30) (below)
- Owner reports having to do some fender "massaging" with a heat gun, but not trimming, the user did not mention the notorious bolt, but i presume this was also modified.
- 7.2% larger than stock
- 32.7" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 64.3 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...66f7adc86c.jpg

265/65R17 Falken Wildpeak tires homieelee's 2014-19 GX460 (4Runner TRD wheels 7Jx17 4MM offset) (below)
- Owner does not report having to do any modifications with this tire size.
- 0.3% larger than stock
- 30.6" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 60.2 mph
Image 1&2 After and Before:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...df38209b85.jpg

285/70R17Nitto Ridge Grapplers tires Brugada's 2014-19 GX460 (Summit Offroad Sierra wheels (17x9 with -25 offset)) (below)
- Owner does report requires side step removal/trim, front bumper trim, front fender liner moved forward (trimmed and tucked under and fastened to existing bolt hole where front corner bumper brace was previously) and I did body mount chop using the Metaltech kit.
- 7.2% larger than stock
- 32.7" Diameter
- 60 mph is actually 64.3 mph
Image 1:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...632c26be47.jpg
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good threat and nice work!
will be useful for me in the future

@schwein
I was originally going to go with Falken Wildpeak AT3 (passenger rated) 265/65/18 on the stock premium wheels when the time came. Many people said little to no mods were required and gave it a little beefier look.
However, I came across an awesome deal from a GXOR member who was getting rid of F-Sports with Wildpeak 275/65/18 (passenger rated). They are currently sitting at work waiting to be installed hopefully by this weekend. I'll update you with what needs to be done and pictures for your research.

Just a minor note: your post with Oksir83's pics shows the premium wheels as 275/65R17. They should be18".

Thank you ObsidianBI! updated above per your comment, I am still up in the air between the two sizes. Discount tire has a 100 dollar rebate today with a 60 dollar mail in rebate so you can get 4 of either size for about 600 dollars shipped. so I'll likely pull the trigger today.

Thanks!

Keep in mind of the spare too. With 265/65/18 you may get by with the spare tires (using stock size) in a pinch or squeeze in a 265/65/18 under the truck. If you go with this size in Wildpeak, since it is a bit larger then KO2, maybe it's worth it to get the Ko2 spare instead of ATW3.

Valid point BBQSoup, though I was planning on not replacing the spare anyway... i figure I'll just AAA it if i really do get a flat sometwhere.

If actual MPH is 64 instead of 60 I have a couple questions.
1) Will your odometer be undercounting mileage? That may be illegal.
2) Or can you recalibrate your speedometer or odometer to give accurate MPH?

Acceleration with bigger tires
 

For what it’s worth, here’s mine on 32” tires 255/70/18 and while I dig the look, the acceleration hit with these are definitely noticeable. The stock size is 30.5” and all the pep from middle throttle are almost all gone. Carrying passengers and cargo going uphill seems even more labored.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...371034ae0.jpeg
While I realize it’s subjective how much of this you’re going to feel acceptable, just wanted to give a perspective for larger tires and possibly heavier. Mine is on all season m+s Bridgestone Duller HT 685 *skinny* all the difference that I feel is from the larger rolling diameter.

Looks great Shajbot! I think the 275's look great on these GZ460's though I can only presume you'll lose a bit of physical performance on acceleration due to the rolling resistance and higher weight per corner (though the stock Bridgestone's weight around 39 lb's and the Hankook AT2's i bought weight 44 lb's so not a huge difference). I have always upsized tires on our family SUV's (Land Cruisers and 4Runners) and though there is a slight hit to acceleration, its more than overcome with the appearance and general off-road capabilities.

I ended up buying a set of Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11's last night on Discount Tires fall sale, 150 a piece shipped to our door, and figure another 150-200 to install. Will post pictures when they are installed!

Jpray33, to answer your question if you're upsizing your tire your ODO will be off slightly, this being said I think the only responsible thing to do would be to inform the next buyer of the vehicle of this when you go to sell, otherwise if you keep it forever, its your vehicle to do with what you like.

@schwein
what tire size did you go with? :D

ObsidianBI I should have listed it in my previous post! I went with 275/65R18's My wife gave me the go ahead, lets pray for minimal rubbing on that bolt that i'll replace thi sweekend!

Ossum! This is exactly the thread I was looking out for. I have a 11 gx with stock 265/60R18 wheels. Thinking of upgrading to wildpeak 265/70 R 17 tires, still debating to purchase a TRD pro 17 bronze wheels or motegi racing MR 150 bronse wheels. Stock wheels look very civilized and with +25 offset, doesn't have a good stance. MR's have a 0 offset and the TRD's have a +4 offset which will increase the track by 2" giving a little more aggressive look whcih the GX is meant for :)

Are you me? Haha:D
Same exact wheels and setup I was planning to get if I didn't get my most recent deal.

@ObsidianBl Haha.. :)
More inclined to get the MR150, visually it's more appealing. TRD bronze wheels would be of higher quality and my local toyota dealer is running a sale on them, but visually it's not that good as MR150's, personal opinion.

How are the 275's on your rig? did u tackle any rubbing? Can you post some pics with the new F sport wheels.

I'm considering going with Dobinson's lift with 285/70/17 Toyo AT3 on VTX Stinger 17x9 +0 offset. Also getting Dobinson's upper control arms. I'm hoping to avoid having to trim anything with this set up