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Just a follow up. I went with the 265/65 on the 17 inch wheels. I got a set of General Altimax Arctic. The ride is smooth and fairly quiet and there's plenty of traction on the unplowed roads that I sometimes have to drive on. I did discover that the rims from the 2009 4Runner are a very tight fit on the front. There's barely 1/4" clearance between the caliper and the wheel spokes. It turns out there is quite a bit less positive offset on the 4Runner wheel (30mm vs 52mm). I was surprised that there is that much difference.
Just a heads up, the offset on the OEM 18" wheel is actually 25mm and is misquoted just about everywhere online. You can validate on the back of the wheels.
Ok, so after reading lots of these threads about varying opinions on tires, I'm thinking about just keeping what came on the truck until they go bald and then replacing with another high mileage tire.
Also, want to get a set of the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. Keeping original size.
This is where I need some advice, on a good set of inexpensive wheels for weekend trips to state and national parks for camping, hiking and a little off road use.
Having two sets of tires will hopefully last a little longer and the falken tires have great reviews, seem to hit the sweet spot for highway and off road for most of us and they are not as costly as the BFG's.
Thanks!
Last edited by 2012GX460; 02-15-19 at 06:51 AM.
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The cheapest are probably the 4runner 17” from SR5. I’ve seen them around $200-250 for 4.
You can also get a set of 18” from 10-13 year which could still be pretty cheap, around $400-450.
You then need TPMS and program them using Techstream to add as a second set.
Most people swap daily driving tires with big mud tires or winter tires and I haven’t heard anyone swap AT tires with street tires for occasional trips. It’s way too much of a hassle.
You could just get a good set of AT and drive them them daily. The Wildpeak are pretty quiet and awesome in wet and dry conditions. Even a milder set of AT will do fine for occasional offroad/camping. Like the Michelin AT2 or even the LTX.
I bought a set of 17" TRD's for and put on Wildpeak AT3W, the total cost came in at under $1k. The tires have a 55k mile treadwear warranty so I think they'll go the distance. I thought about keeping my OEM's with LTX tires but I'll most likely just sell them and recoup some of the costs.
I bought a set of 17" TRD's for and put on Wildpeak AT3W, the total cost came in at under $1k. The tires have a 55k mile treadwear warranty so I think they'll go the distance. I thought about keeping my OEM's with LTX tires but I'll most likely just sell them and recoup some of the costs.
Where did you get that deal for under$1k? Really want to order some AT3 W's for my '12
Thanks to everyone who started this thread, it was helpful in my recent decision to get new tires. I went up a size to 265/65/18 Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 and they fit without any issues on stock suspension. I ordered them from Discount Tire here in Seattle and got a set of 4 for $796. Next I'm looking at upgrading the stock suspension... currently considering Fox or Ironman but still not 100% decided.
To answer your question you can run a 275-65-18 with very minimal rubbing under full flex with only removing one bolt which willl rub. You will have no adverse handling issues and the truck will actually handle better around turns and feel more stable as long as you run a good tire. I was running Michelin LTX M/S2's and they far our performed the OEM tires. Do a search on the tire size I posted and posts by me and you will find pictures of my truck with the larger tires compared to stock tires. Many people here think stock is best, well sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't and if you don't do it you really don't know what the outcome is. I ran those tires for 30k and sold the truck with them, never once had a problem.
"This wheel is designed to re-use the OE 17" Tires P265/70R17 113S
Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684 II A/S OR Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 A/S
NOTE: For the TRD PRO Special Edition Package, this wheel is matched PPO ONLY with the Nitto Terra Grappler Tire P265/70R17 113S M+S.
17-in. off-road performance tires are often expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than mileage expectancy, depending upon tires used and driving conditions.
02-09-19, 07:02 PM
