New 6 lug wheels and 4Runner tires on Gen 1?

My 2002 Tundra (non-lifted, 2WD) came with tires that are soon going to need replacing, so I'm weighing options. It wears stock size on aftermarket rims, which are very handsome. But the tires are old, but still serviceable, 245/70/16. It's the 6 lug pattern rim. I believe these are the same as all modern 4Runner patterns. Pricing out new tires, looking at $200 each, so $800 + if you want a spare... (My spare is the original, and obviously trash at 18 years old.)

I have a set of summer takeoffs from my 4Runner, and also looking around at the very low priced take offs that others seem to commonly repeatedly do. A whole new set with rims mounted and balanced can be had for $400-500 usually, and I actually like the rims! These are generally around 265/70/17s. It's a no-brainer if they fit to grab a good set of takeoffs.

The question is 2-fold.

1. I believe the rim fits, but can anyone confirm?
2. Will at 265/70/17 fit the Gen 1 Tundra without causing problems, or terrible performance isues?

Thanks!

 

With that tire size you shouldn't have a problem. Chevy GMC truck rims fit the tundra also except that the center bore is a like 2 or 3 hairs smaller, usually not an issue.

 

OEM GM 6 lug wheels have a center bore of 78mm, Toyota is 106. That's more than an inch difference. There's no way they'll fit without significant machining.

Yes, the rims will fit.

I have no first hand experience with that size -- mine are stock for a 4WD model: 265/70-16.
FWIW: 265/70-17 (31.60") is essentially equivalent to 265/75-16 (31.64") which I know some here are running. I'm pretty sure I could fit an additional inch in the wheel wells of my truck with its stock suspension. When I need new tires, I plan to go with 265/75-16 so I can get an E Load Rated tire. Not sure if 2WD is different though.

 

Running 265/70R17 with slight rub on front splash guard backing up while turned. I expect in time the rub should go away.

 

Many of the aftermarket rims for GM/Chevy also fit the Tundra except for the bore size is usually a bit smaller. If you shop the faceless marketplace, craigshoehouse etc. You might trip over a nice deal for used wheels and tires and adding aftermarket wheels from GM to your search opens up many more opportunities. Just be sure to test fitment before you commit.


My bad though, I should be more specific sometimes. I was thinking aftermarket but didn't type it

 

Harbor freight heat gun. See where it's rubbing and heat the plastic area up, then gently reshape it.
Truck Lookin good

 

This might not be any help because it's on a 04 4wd Sequoia but here ya go anyway. 265/70R17 4Runner takeoffs. Zero rubbing for me, good luck!

 

I have a 2000 Tundra with the “snowflake” 4Runner rims, as seen in my profile pic. I am running 265/70/17 with no issues. Stock ride height.

 

I ran 4-runner rims on my 2000 Tundra until I sold it recently. Good looking rims, but the offset was slightly different, so the overall track width was reduced a bit.

I don't recall for sure, but I think I tried a set of Pirelli's in 265/70/17 and they rubbed. (remember - different offset). I wound up sticking with a 245/70/17. This was ~6 years ago, and my memory isn't what it used to be.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/lets-see-1st-gen-with-toyota-rims.40487/page-13#post-1771576

post 363 is my old truck on 4 runner sport rims.