The Best Tires For Your Tacoma?
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2023
- What are the best tires for your Tacoma? Have you lifted your truck or left it stock and are itching to upgrade from your stock tires? In this video I go over the pros and cons of the BFGoodrich KO2 265/75/r16 and the TRD Pro 16” Wheels… and I discuss why I chose them for my setup.
TRD PRO Tacoma Wheels: parts.elmhursttoyota.com/p-ge...
BFGoodrich A/T KO2’s 265/75/r16: www.bfgoodrichtires.com/auto/...
I also prefer more sidewall than rim, running same size tire on my '21 Tacoma OR. I wanted KO2s but went with the Nitto Ridge Grapplers and so far they have not disappointed. My Taco is an every day driver and use on weekends to go out into the Nevada desert to shoot often. Winters have held up in Lake Tahoe and Utah snow even tho not 3 peak rated. Have 20k miles on them so far. Best of all I have a full-size spare under my truck bed. Your truck looks great keep up the channel 🤙🏼
Nice! Totally agree with the tire size without any mods. I have a 2022 double cab SR5 been researching for good leveling kit (NON spacers), using the stock 16x7 rims that it came with. 265/75/16 is just right. Thanks for posting.
Great video.answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks
I run 285/75/r17 KO2s on my long bed off road. I also installed a 2.5-inch old man emu lift all the way around. Love the setup on your truck.
Thanks for tuning in! How much trimming did have to do with the 285’s? Which wheels did you decide to roll with?
I agree going 265/75-16. I’m waiting on that size on the new KO3 to drop.
Nice job on keeping up on the clean wheel wells. Tire/rim combo looks great too.
Thank you!
thanks for the info on your wheel and tire setup. the KO2s look great! Good info regarding max tire size without rubbing for a 16 inch wheel.
Thanks Steve! Glad you tuned in and thanks for the feedback! 👍🏼
Hello, thanks for the video. I also have K02's on my 18Tacoma Sport. I have the stock black/aluminum rims with these tires. I LOVE the LOOK. I LOVE the offroad capability (mind you I barely go offroad). I LOVE the capability of Snow with these tires. HOWEVER. I live on the West Coast and we get alot of rain here. These tires are NOT good in the RAIN. Seeing I drive onroad alot in the rain here, I'm dissapointed with these tires. I wish they would come out with an updated tire that is great everywhere PLUS rain. When I change them, I'm not sure I'll go back to K02's . . . . .
Looks great brother. When I get the wear on my factory tires I will be going with the same set up you have.
Thanks! They have a ko3 now… curious if they will make it in this size in the future?? 👍🏼🤙🏼
Great video… just help me decide on what I needed.
Glad it helped!
I run 265 75r16 Toyo A/T with KMC wheels looks great. On my 19 taco
Good choice! I got the same tire/wheels but I stuck with exact stock size 265/70/r16 with no lift. Doesn’t impact acceleration or speedometer so win win. Going an inch bigger makes sense for you since you have a lift. I don’t know about you but I do notice the KO2 I bad on wet pavement. That’s my only complaint.
We don’t get a ton of rain where I am at, so I haven’t had a any issues, but your definitely not the first one to complain about these tires when it rains.. so I’m sure it’s a common problem across the board with the KO2’s.
I went with Falken wild peak at3 265/75/16 on my new sr5 4x4 midnight black metallic tacoma 2022 But the ko2s are also awesome choice.
Thanks for sharing Gary! Any issues or complaints about the AT3’s? A lot of people seem to be very happy with them.
snow and ice, the KO2 are a beast, its all I run in Northern Canada where it is BRUTAL extremes
Thanks for sharing 🤙🏼
Nice looking tires and wheels bruv!!
Thanks man and thanks for staying tuned🤙🏼!
How much effect on the speedometer did you get with a bigger tire? Btw I love the way you're truck looks! Pretty much the same look I'm looking to go for on my 2022 TRD OFF ROAD blue crush metallic.
Honestly the tires haven’t seemed to compromise the speedometer’s accuracy. I’ve checked it when going past radar speed signs and they’ve been spot on. Thanks for the compliment! She’s been a work in progress and a ton of fun to work on.. Nice! The blue crush is a really nice color 👍🏼! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you stay tuned. Enjoy your taco and feel free to reach out with any questions that May pop up 🤙🏼!
Good choice. I had the falkens on my last tacoma and liked them. I went with yokohama geolander at 1" taller 32" on 2" level kit aftermarket bronze trail wheels. They stick out about 1" farther which I think is the perfect stance. Probably similar to yours. Never had the ko tires because I'm cheap.
Nice man👍🏼 It’s always cool to hear what other taco owners are running.. definitely a large bar of setups you can run depending on preference etc. thanks for the comment and for tuning in 🤙🏼
What offset were the wheels?
@enzeefpv9323 no offset.
i have a '21 SR5 with dealer lift package, 2 inch in front, 1 in rear with KO'2s, looks beautiful !!!!!!!
265/70R17 Load Range E on my 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport.
Stock suspension, no rubbing.
Liken the truck 🛻 and your set up 🆙 I have a off road taco 23 dark gray in color. Just running stock right now. But when I do pull the trigger on tires 🛞 . Was wondering if those you have would be good for the snow? I’m in S.F. Area and like to go snowboarding 🏂
Thanks for tuning in and for the compliment! These are the snow rated tires and a lot of people seem to be happy with them on and off the snow.. all around they are a well balanced tire that can handle just about any terrain you may encounter.
Falken 265 70 17 rims are off a 22 4 runner makes my sr5 2016 look so nice. Ott tune, and it's a new truck.
The OTT transforms the Tacoma into what it was made to be 🤙🏼
Does anyone knows if these tires are any good for winter?
Good look! Decided to go the falken wild peak route. I want to get 265 70 r17 with the icon vector wheels and they have a 0 offset. Not sure if they would rub though? I have a 2019 trd OR long bed
Since you’re still within that 32” parameter you should be okay 👍🏼.
Love it
I’m looking to do a similar setup soon! I have my eyes on the 17” Trd pro wheels with the 26/65/17 falken wildpeak and the Eibach pro stage kit 1 2 inch lift kit
Awesome! I’m sure it’s gonna look great 👍🏼! Let me know how everything goes and thanks for tuning in 🤙🏼!
Why not 265/70/17 ?
I have Discover S/T MAXX - LT255/85R16 on my TRD Pro. I like the way they look but I will checkout the BFG K02 next time.
Right on 👍🏼! I see a few of the discoverers out there, but not alot of them. How are you liking them and how is the ride on that tire size? I don’t see a whole lot of 255/85’s out there.
@@westcoasttaco I'm averaging 17.4 mpg. No rubbing or any issues. The tread pattern is a bit aggressive and you can feel and hear it while driving. They make the truck look taller which I like.
@@edfig about the same with the KO2
I agree that the BFG KO2's are the best looking tire. I put 265/70r17 Toyo AT3 SL on my truck because they only weigh 39 lbs each but I love the KO2's and sometimes wish I would have gone with the C rated version that only weigh 44 lbs. Also, your correct that the 265/75r16 and the 265/70r17 are the same size of 31.6" x 10.6" wide.
The nice thing about tires is that close to every 30k-45k you have to get a new set.. gives you the opportunity try out a different set down the road. How’s everything been coming along with your truck?
Taco looks great. I need a tune and tint on front windows for starters. My state don’t allow dark tint and hard to get someone to do it darker.
The tune will change your entire experience with your truck.. you will enjoy driving it so much more than you already do.. I honestly get excited every time I have to go somewhere now😂. Let me know what you think of the time after you get it done! Which state do you live in?
@@westcoasttaco Va. there is one place around me to get tune done about an hour and half away. Gona try and call them this week. I have 23 trd pro. It’s my first Tacoma but I love it. I wanted one for 4 years. The fox suspension is nice. But I have a hard time keeping it straight down the road for some reason. Lol. Good thing I don’t drink 🍺 anymore or would get pulled over.
@@tbirdsdign Didn’t realize Va. was so strict on the tiny? In California… everything is strict.. Lol too funny! This is my first Tacoma as well.. took me a while to find the one I wanted but absolutely loving it 👍🏼
So many good choices for tires anymore as long as you go with a main brand you're good. My personal choices would be either Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T or Maxxis Razr A/T . Just as good as Wildpeaks AT3Ws, but a little cheaper since they aren't as popular.
This is my first time hearing about the Maxxis Razr A/T. Have you ran these before and if so how did they hold up? Thanks for the comment and for tuning in 🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco I haven't used them personally, but have only seen great reviews for them. They're not huge in the U.S. , but actually a top brand in Australia.
@@chriszeplin3079 Thanks for the info👍🏼
Currently I've got 31s on. 265/65r17.
I'd love to go to a skinny 33, like a 255/75r17. According to Amazon atleast, it says my pick won't fit those, what's you opinion/ suggestion?
They will probably fit depending on your suspension setup. What are you running currently? However, they will most likely rub on the wheel wells during full turns and when going over bumps.
Man we have the same set up 2” front lift and 1” rear but I’ll go with the eibach we have same tires 265/75/16 same black TRD rims too,,handle good and smooth,,do you come to your mind to put some spacers???
No plans to do any type of spacers on the wheels.. I’m pretty happy with the stance in settings of the tires.👍🏼
Has any one been having issues with these tires..
I've used those tires on other vehicles..and I'm just not convinced they will withstand highway miles..
In fact I do not believe they are engineered for above 75mph.
Every time I start packing on highway miles the tires all apart...slipping belts, unevenware ..out of balance
Kind of sick of shelling out 1200 for 5 tire and they fall apart ...
I just got rid of the last Ford I will ever buy and now I'm all about Toyota tacoma and need to catch up...
And yes..those are just sexy tires..
Perhaps they will hold up on a mid size vehicle better then a full size...
Would love a comment or two...
My tacoma has factory lame rims...
Is it best to pick up Toyota factory rims..then after market..
Good video..has me on the fence with tire choice
Yea, I like that set up.
Appreciate the feedback and compliment👍🏼🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco KO2's is the only tire I'll trust wheeling in the back country of Death Valley in high heat.
@@thehoofersclub 100%
I am trying to figure out what look works best for the 2023 Tacoma trd pro that I have coming in … my goal is to keep the ride quality and suspension perfect so not sure if adding a lift (maybe a 2.5 inch front and 1.5 inch in back with possibly the 285/70/17s with a zero offset is a good idea.
The westcott designs kit looks to be pretty solid for the pro and a lot of people have good feedback on it. I would look into that. If you want to keep the ride as close as to stock I would definitely be careful about doing too much of a lift. Once you start changing things it’s typically inevitable that something will be affected.
Thank you … this is definitely my inexperience talking but am not someone who does a ton of off roading! I see that on your truck you have the KO2 265/70/16s which gives a good look. I might just get those tires initially and see how the drive feels … I guess what I am struggling with is how much of a lift I need to give for a nice look with the KO2s on the trd pro
@@rajdug87 since the pro comes with a lift straight from the factory you might be happy with just the taller tires with the stock suspension. I’ll be doing a couple videos in the next couple of weeks with some TRD Pros. Stay tuned for those and I’ll do my best to get some comparisons for you. Here was a link I used when trying to figure out if I wanted KO2’s or not I have 265/75/r16s: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trd-pros-with-265-75r16-ko2.691738/
My top 2 also, I chose the KO2’s for the same reason. Lol
Right on! LoL
Do those wheel and tire combo fit under the spare tire under the bed?
I’ve read about many people fitting a 265/75/r16 without any issues. You should be fine 🤙🏼
Will that tire wheel combo work on a 23 off road stock suspension?
Yes it will 👍🏼🤙🏼
I went with Falken Wildpeak M/T more aggressive than the KO2 and has that classic mud tire tread
Nice👍🏼
I don’t even have a Tacoma but I’m currently in the market. I live in the Bay Area but I would literally be like 85-90% street driving and literally no off roading. Maybe some snow in the winter bc Tahoe and Truckee is only a couple hours way. But after riding on them for a while would you regret any other tire? I want pretty much the same look as yours. No lift but beefier tires. Would you still recommend these?
Right on man! So long story short, YES. I really like them.. infact I had a subscriber drive my truck and he actually liked the street feel of my suspension and tire setup more than he did the pro fox suspension and stock tires.. everybody has there own preferences but I’ve been very happy with the look and feel of these tires. Here’s the video of someone comparing my truck to their TRD Pro. czcams.com/video/d-r5w6IsuyQ/video.html ENJOY! And Lee me posted on your shopping 🤙🏼👍🏼
@@westcoasttaco haha how funny I was literally just watching that video 😂. It’s a good comparison. I’m still iffy on the exact Mindel I want but for the wallet I’m leaning more towards and sport it an off-road. The pro is just insanely too high. Hopefully I’ll be in one in the next couple months or so but I’m doing all my research now. The 2 main things are tires and suspension haha. Like what set up I want to go with right out the gate
Now that you've had them on for a while do you have any difference in fuel mileage, are you still seeing 309/tank?
I’m actually up to almost 360 on a full tank.. Nolan talk to increase my mpg’s significantly🤣 so yes, answer your question. All is well and things are going great. I recently delete video of comparing my Trd off-road to a Trd pro and surprisingly the owner of the Trd pro liked the ride of my Trd off-road a little bit more than his pro, and he still had the stock tires on his new pro.. so others seem to like the right as well👍🏼🤙🏼
I am getting KO2s in the same size you got. I have a TRD OR DC SB. I was wondering what pressure you run on the street. The specs say 80 psi but I’m sure that’s when supporting 3,450 lbs.
It doesn’t look like you do any off-roading with the mud flaps and the predator steps. I destroyed mine the first time out. I call them pretender steps because they’re only good in parking lots. I now have DeMello sliders. Also I read the TRD lift kit isn’t designed for a long bed. Didn’t the dealer point that out. Maybe they just wanted the money.
Nice! I run mine around 38-40 psi. Correct, I mainly drive on road.. I do have a pair of sliders I am working on getting because as you have experienced.. I have seen too many videos of these steps getting destroyed on the trails.. LOL. It's funny you mentioned the TRD Lift Kit on a DCLB.. That is the whole reason I started this channel.. I couldn't find a DCLB video on CZcams and only found a couple stories on the Tacoma Forums.. To my understanding Toyota didn't do the safety testing's on the more uncommon Tacoma configurations due to "costs/profits".. which is why they say it's "not compatible".. Now, over the past year now I have seen DCLB, Access Cabs, and other "non compatible" configured Tacomas come with the TRD Lift Kit from dealerships.. I guess Toyota either doesn't care anymore or tested the kit on the other configurations.
275's (32") is the perfect size tires for 3rd Gen without rubbing
265s is all you need for most things. Personally I'd remove the side steps too, but otherwise that's a great looking truck.
Thank you and thanks for tuning in! At some point I probably will change the side steps. I have a couple of toddlers and right now the side steps are pretty crucial for them being able to ascend and descend from the truck 😂. Once they’re alittle bigger I may do some sliders.
Agreed. Works great for sketchy roads. Rock crawling can have all that other money pit stuff.
How is the wet driving performance for the KO2s? And was balancing an issue for you?
Honestly, we don’t get a ton of rain where we are.. but what little rain I have experience with these, they’ve held up great. However, I know there’s been a lot of people that have complained about the way they handle on wet roads so it’s something to take into consideration. Balancing was no issue for me at all. I had them balanced once, and that was it.👍🏼🤙🏼
I run a 265/70R17 but I have a 3/2 lift. I could run 285/70R17 that’s what I’ll probably get next it looks way better
Nice look, considering buying some on 17 inch TRD pro 4runner wheels for my 2016 Taco limited stock no lift, how is the noise on pavement? Im looking at 265 70 R17 because of rubbing on stock, what do you think? mostly daily driver not much off roading want the look but not alot of noise on Highway, please advise Thank you
Shouldn’t be any problems at all. Haven’t had any issues or loud road noise from mine on the pavement 👍🏼
@@westcoasttaco appreciate you bro! I was also on the fence too between BFG ko2 or Falcon a/t4w every one has different opinion and reviews Thanks again
@@Julio-fm3ih anytime! I’m sure you’ll be happy with either one 👍🏼
I d like to see what 275/70/16 looks like compared to 265/75/16; can you articulate well off-road?
These handle really well.. very happy with them.. a lot of people say they handle poorly in the rain.. where I live there isn’t much rain so I haven’t had that experience with them yet. Thanks for tuning in 🤙🏼
265/70r15 falcon wildpeaks here. I was between your tires and mine, before I decided to go less aggressive look.
Nice! How are you liking them? Any issues or dislikes?
@@westcoasttaco The ride is really nice. They slightly rubbed when I turned the wheel and hit a bump at the same time, until about 5000 miles. It looks great!
@@kevinmichael2473 right on man! Sometimes alittle break in is all you need… 👍🏼
Would you do 17 inch rims and tires on STT pro? I have the 2020 basic standard Tacoma four-wheel-drive
Would these tires fit good 2022 trd pro
100% 👍🏼👍🏼
How much did you pay for them? Costco quoted me about $1300 installed on the ko2’s same size
So I actually found mine on eBay and bought them from a guy who upgraded his rig to 285s… he lived about 45 minutes away from me so I made the drive and picked them up. It cost me $700 for the set and they only had about 2000 miles on them. I had the shop that installed my lift kit install the tires onto my wheels and they charged me $25 a tire to install balance, and align.. when I was looking at buying them brand new, the cost was pretty close to that $1300 mark.. they aren’t the cheapest all terrain tire.. but I think they are worth it.
This is 2" of lift? I have the same tire, but I'm worried it's gonna look small once I lift the truck...tho I'm stopping at 1.75~2.0" of lift. I'm installing SPC UCA's so I do think moving to 34" is doable, tho truck already needs gears.
...ahh ok 2" I will say I have rubbed. I have 16" wheels with zero offset. It has happened twice when hitting a driveway hard with large steering input. It kisses the liner somewhere, doesn't damage anything. That said I'm stock ride height so after a lift you'd really have to hammer on it to make it happen I assume.
Yep 2” lift in the front and 1” in the rear. 👍🏼
ust bought a brand new 2023 sr4x4 tacoma. it has 245 75/r16 firestone destination le2 with the dark rim. i find the truck sitting lower than i like.used to the 1500 ram i traded in.i find i have to tilt my head to get into the tacoma also not crazy about the dark rims.would like to switch the rims to a crome color and put on tires that will raise the truck without having to install a lift kit ....any suggestions ?
I would find a good wheel & tire shop and try out a few different styles you like.. most tire shops will let you try on a tire to see if it rubs or not before you buy them. That would probably be your best bet. Congrats on the new Taco! 👍🏼
@@westcoasttaco thanks if get a 265 70/R 17 tire do i need to put it on a 17 inch rim ?
@@bobwoerner8731 yes you will. An R16 is a 16” wheel/rim and a R17 is a 17” wheel/rim. Hope this helps and good luck! Let me know what you go with! 🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco thanks again.guess i need to but tire info for dummies book :O)
Are those factory mudflaps? Looks good!
Thank you and yes those are the factory flaps.👍🏼
Why not the bfg mud terrains same size ?
I felt like the M/T was alittle too aggressive of tread for my daily driving.. but if you spend a lot of time on the trails or on dirt roads I could see where they would be a good fit 👍🏼
Do you think my 21 4 banger can handle these - so use to my old Jeep - I ran 35s
Want to keep it simple
I’ll do dealership lift to void warranty and like you I prefer more side wall smaller rim
@@aaronoconnor8862 I think it would be fine.
I am planning to buy same tires for my 2023 tacoma, does it rub with stock height?
Thanks for tuning in! To my knowledge, no, you should be good to go. Which trim level do you have?
@@westcoasttaco trd off road
@@BMAdarsha Nice! Let me know how you like the new tires 👍🏼
The ko2 will get really loud as they wear looks great but noisy
How much was the trd lift you did?
For the kit it was close to $1500.00 for the parts and $400.00 for the install.
How much you inflated PSI on your tires?
Currently running 38psi all around. Had them at 30 before but seemed too “squishy” when driving..
Is your truck factory lift? Or did you had it lifted?
I had the TRD LIFT KIT installed on it. It’s and OEM lift kit by Bilstein. Adds 2” of lift to the front and a 1” block in the rear.
What up buddy.✌️😎
Hey! Thanks for tuning man! 🤙🏼
I got shit mileage with the BF good with the falcons on my F250I got 70000 miles
Got over 50k on my K02's and they still have plenty of life.
Glad to hear that!🤙🏼
Chuck Schumbag rocks...
Mickey Thompson Baja boss AT best tire for Tacoma
Nice! I don’t see those very often, but they do look pretty good on the trucks I have seen them on 👍🏼.
The Toyos are better in snow. Thats all i know but you dont have much snow.
Mickey thompson baja boss at all the way
All show no go 😂😂😂
Theyre 3rd gen wheels bro
Correct but they are the 2nd version of the 3rd Gen TRD wheels. They made a total of 3 different styles for the 3rd Gen TRD Pro Wheel.
@@westcoasttaco oh wow you taught me something new....appreciate you!
That part about largest tires to fit 275/75R16 is FakeNews!
I'm pretty sure this "taco" never leaves the portland metro. I was hoping for technical information not aesthetic opinions. Stay in the suburbs where your bank owned truck belongs.
How are you liking the tune?
Absolutely loving it! My biggest regret is not doing it sooner… I plan to do a follow up video on it in a couple more weeks and provide a few updates and a couple more shots of it on the freeway etc.. thanks for staying tuned!🤙🏼
Just so EVERYONE KNOWS in the PNW where it rains pretty much all year round KO2s are fucking AWFUL
Great info! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼