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Wheel and tire conundrum

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Starlifter141, Sep 12, 2019.

  1. Sep 12, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    Starlifter141

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    New to this sight after very recent purchase of 06 Tundra. I need a new set of tires, but am really confused first with the size of rim and then the tires. Apparently when new, the dealer installed 20” Enkei rims with 295/45/20 tires. Spare is original with size of tire being 245 70 16. I’ve read much about tire and wheel configurations in this site. I don’t like the look at all with what I have now. Would like a more aggressive look but truck is 2wd and do not anticipate much hauling of anything except camping gear and small trailer. So changing size of wheel is an option but from a cost stand point would prefer to stick with the 20” wheels and put on the best tire possible. A few friends have said a 285/50/20 would give me what I’m looking for. Any thoughts on tire/wheel size and make of tire will certainly be appreciated.
    Thanks...
     
  2. Sep 12, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    Let's see a picture of your truck for starters, see what we are working with.
     
  3. Sep 12, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    Tiresize.com (or any other tire size calculator) can help
     
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    Even with 2WD I would not want 20" rims on a first gen Tundra. When you say a more aggressive look, do you mean an all-terrain tire? Personally, I would look for a set of used 17" wheels online. Your truck shares the same bolt pattern with 4Runner's, FJ Cruisers, and Tacoma's. There are lots of used wheels online that look good, and would allow you to have more tire, less wheel.
     
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    Here is a closer look2FFCD64C-1C5B-43B1-9DE5-F6BFE5F346EA.jpg
     
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    Personally, I don’t think a 285/50/20 would give you much of a difference in looks.
    If it was me, I’d look at a 275/55/20.
    It’s a 32” tall tire. Should fit easily. Will give you much more sidewall. Aside from that it’s a much more common and available size.
     
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    Thanks for the tire size site. Was not aware of it. Very interesting. I tend to agree with Erik. More tire less wheel would be much better. And yes an all terrain would be much better than a passenger touring tire. I don’t understand why the dealer would put this on a truck.
     
  8. Sep 12, 2019 at 10:14 AM
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    Here is what a quick search on Facebook shows. Lot's of options.

    Any 1 of these would be better in my opinion.

    Capture+_2019-09-12-13-13-23.jpg
     
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    That's a great looking wheel. Too bad it's not a 17" rim. :cool:
    ^This is great advice. Lots of factory take-offs on CL. 17s give a much nicer ride with the extra sidewall. Cheaper to replace too. Also 1G Sequoia, pre-98 Land Cruiser, and Lexus LX470 fit. :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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    If you stick with 20's, I'd look at the 275/55/20 that was suggested. Many more options available with tires. Unfortunately 20's are more expensive to buy tires for so you might come out cheaper picking up a set of the used 17's above and new tires.
     
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  11. Sep 12, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    Dealers change wheels n tires often to make vehicle sell faster and possibly make more money. The original rims n tires may have been in poor shape. They also may be targeting a certain demographic, or younger buyer. Often these decisions are made by the Accessories Manager that exerts their own taste. They probably got a good deal on the rims and a really good deal on the tires.

    The rims are not too bad; more "Hot-Rod" looking to me. The tires; yes they are new, probably ride well and can roll for 30-40k miles. Unfortunately, they are not your taste. LOL
     
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    I put Continental Terrain Contact A/T 275/55/20 on my Enkei XSP wheels. Diameter 31.9" Section Width 11.2 and Tread 9.9

    2006 Double Cab 2WD. Stock suspension they rubbed the mud flap and plastic liner in the wheel well during a left hand turn. Also rubbed the frame during hard left turn.

    I put Bilstein 5100 all the way around. Set front shocks at 2nd from top ring, giving me 2" lift. Now the only rub I have is a "slight frame rub" at full left turn.

    Happy with the look and the ride.

    I also sent you a PM
     
  14. Sep 12, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    These 18” accessory wheels were on my truck when I bought it. It needed new tires, so I bought some take-off steel wheels from a new Tundra with Michelin 255/70/18’s and put them on these wheels. It already had a spacer installed, so they’re big and sit flush with the wheel well without being too wide and hard on the truck. This is the max amount of tire height that will fit without rubbing the fronts (with no lift).
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  15. Sep 13, 2019 at 8:09 AM
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    Thanks for your feed back. Looks really great. Gives me much to consider.
     

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