• Welcome to Tacoma3G.com, a free resource for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma owners!

    This website is the passion-project of a USMC veteran/mechanic, @Tyler. I created Tacoma3G.com to share my knowledge of this subject with others and to provide like-minded folks with a comfortable space to ask questions and create 'build threads' within our Tacoma Forums. Now, if the format of this website is confusing to navigate for you, or if you're interested in my full mission and T3G's history, check out the Help and About pages.

The Skinny on 235/85/16’s

1tondriver

2️⃣ Bronze
Joined
May 21, 2020
Messages
18
Reaction score
13
New member here and equipped with flame suit. Have spent way too much time reading posts on TW and got an invite here so I thought what the heck, let’s give it a try.
New 2020 TRD OR and wanting new tires. Stock suspension and no plans to change that. Was thinking 255/85/16 but have read they will rub. Trying to get a firm answer on 235/85/16’s. Pictures would be a huge help!
If not those, 2nd choice would be 265/75/16’s. I think they would work with no rubbing from what I have read. Thanks in advance! Pic for reference
 

Attachments

  • 9843DCB0-C88D-4330-9D00-59CC0D4B014C.jpeg
    9843DCB0-C88D-4330-9D00-59CC0D4B014C.jpeg
    123 KB · Views: 880
Well I am just going to pull the trigger and order up some STT Pro’s in 235/85/16 and roll the dice tomorrow. Can’t read another post... Pics and review after I get them on.
 
Good luck friend!
 
Thanks, I pray they don’t rub and work out. Getting installed on Tuesday. 👍
I think you'll be okay. When I was comparing the tire sizes you're looking at, it seems to both be at about 31-32" diameter of a tire, provided different brands have different sizes when actually measured. 265/75/16 is the closest to the stock tires I had at 265/70/16.
 
Don’t be afraid of trimming a hair off your fenders and front bumper. If you use appropriate technique, it’ll look stock.
 
Don’t be afraid of trimming a hair off your fenders and front bumper. If you use appropriate technique, it’ll look stock.
I wouldn’t even know where to start doing that. I hope I don’t have to go down that road. If so, is there a thread that shows how to do it?
 
I wouldn’t even know where to start doing that. I hope I don’t have to go down that road. If so, is there a thread that shows how to do it?
I wouldn’t worry about it too much until and if you have some rubbing. With your tire size it should be minimal if any. A heat gun might be all you need
 
New member here and equipped with flame suit. Have spent way too much time reading posts on TW and got an invite here so I thought what the heck, let’s give it a try.
New 2020 TRD OR and wanting new tires. Stock suspension and no plans to change that. Was thinking 255/85/16 but have read they will rub. Trying to get a firm answer on 235/85/16’s. Pictures would be a huge help!
If not those, 2nd choice would be 265/75/16’s. I think they would work with no rubbing from what I have read. Thanks in advance! Pic for reference

I ran 255/80-17 (~32.8", same as 255/85-16) Cooper ST Maxx mounted on FJ Cruiser steel wheels 17x7.5 15mm offset (4.75" BS), on my 2nd gen with tired front shocks, your truck should have more clearance. I think they barely rubbed while lower than original height as I said.

235/85-16 or 235/80-17 will fit easy, as will 265/75-16 or 265/70-17, these are all about 31.7" diameter
 
Last edited:
I ran 255/80-17 (~32.8", same as 255/85-16) Cooper ST Maxx mounted on FJ Cruiser steel wheels 17x7.5 15mm offset (4.75" BS), on my 2nd gen with tired front shocks, your truck should have more clearance. I think they barely rubbed while lower than original height as I said.

235/85-16 or 235/80-17 will fit easy, as will 265/75-16 or 265/70-17, these are all about 31.7" diameter
Thanks for that! I have no plans to do a lift until suspension gets tired. 👍🏻
 
That’s what I said until about a week ago.... hahaha. So it goes... 🤷🏻‍♂️
Lol, I have spent my funny money for the next 2 years on my bike. It’s fully mod the Taco and be single or wait a couple of years. That OV Tune though 🤔
 
Lol, I have spent my funny money for the next 2 years on my bike. It’s fully mod the Taco and be single or wait a couple of years. That OV Tune though 🤔
Lol I’m the opposite. I’m done with bikes right now. Trying to sell mine and build the taco
 
Well here it is. They are skinny but just what I need here in Michigan. I can tell that it is a little less “peppy” with the added rotational mass. Over happy as there is no rubbing at all 😎
4F7798C4-84CA-4343-9361-E7A0E3E8598C.jpeg
 

Attachments

  • 364225A1-83AE-40EE-A381-90A89D6C6542.jpeg
    364225A1-83AE-40EE-A381-90A89D6C6542.jpeg
    108.5 KB · Views: 892
  • 96E23429-1166-4008-9CD8-92CBF930DC04.jpeg
    96E23429-1166-4008-9CD8-92CBF930DC04.jpeg
    134.2 KB · Views: 838
  • 67BAE03A-1E16-44D0-83D9-A423BDC587A0.jpeg
    67BAE03A-1E16-44D0-83D9-A423BDC587A0.jpeg
    81.3 KB · Views: 833
Well here it is. They are skinny but just what I need here in Michigan. I can tell that it is a little less “peppy” with the added rotational mass. Over happy as there is no rubbing at all 😎
4F7798C4-84CA-4343-9361-E7A0E3E8598C.jpeg
Awesome man! Glad it worked out for you. Suspension time? 🤪
 
They look great. Thanks for posting pics. Been thinking about doing the exact same tire size on mine. I’ve just never been able to find any good photos of a 3rd gen with that tire size.
Question: With a stock lift there is no rubbing? Even at full crank? Are you still happy with them now that you’ve had them for awhile?
 
New member here and equipped with flame suit. Have spent way too much time reading posts on TW and got an invite here so I thought what the heck, let’s give it a try.
New 2020 TRD OR and wanting new tires. Stock suspension and no plans to change that. Was thinking 255/85/16 but have read they will rub. Trying to get a firm answer on 235/85/16’s. Pictures would be a huge help!
If not those, 2nd choice would be 265/75/16’s. I think they would work with no rubbing from what I have read. Thanks in advance! Pic for reference
pretty much any size bigger then your stock tire will probably rub. its all about how you trim, and lift to get not to rub
 
Back
Top