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31x10.50R15 tires too much on a 2.7L?

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Old 06-27-2004, 12:33 AM
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31x10.50R15 tires too much on a 2.7L?

I'm in the process of cleaning up some alloy wheels I have recently purchased. Once I am done, I plan to buy another set of tires. I currently have 235/75R15s. I was thinking about going to 31x10.50R15s so I can a little bit more ground clearance.

My truck is stock. Are there any problems with upgrading to this size, especially since I have the 2.7L?

Plus, I need to make sure that the 31x10.50R15s can fit this type wheel? Anyone know that too?

Old 06-27-2004, 03:46 AM
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My 1999 Tacoma ex cab 2.7L, 5 speed came with 31x10.5x15 from the factory. You should not have any problems. The rim you have pictured are the exact rims that are on mine.
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my '99 reg cab came with 265/75/15's which are approx. 31's, i think that if the Tacoma came with alloys, then 31's were the tire that came on it, i am guessing that yours came with steel wheels?
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My old Tacoma had those wheels stock with the 31" tires. You need to check the axle code. I think mine was 4.10. I also had a 93 truck with the 235/75/15 tires and steel wheels. I put the 31's off my 4Runner on the rear one day to see what it was like. No noticible power loss, but they were on only 4 hrs.
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Great, that makes me feel better.

Yeah, my truck currently has the steel wheels on it. I have to remove the clearcoat off one more of the alloys before I can get some tires put on. I wouldn't be taking off the clearcoat, but the wheels I bought turned out to be kinda rough when they arrived-they were probably on a model older than mine. The 3 I've already finished look good though-just so time consuming.

But, in the meantime I can price around for the 31s.

Thanks for the help.
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I had those size tires on my 89 4-banger, and it was fine.
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I'll second the "check the gearing". That's what really matters.
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I'll second the "check the gearing". That's what really matters.
Excuse my ignorance, but where would I look to check?
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Sticker in the door jamb.
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Hmm, OK. I looked yesterday. Must have missed it.
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i went from 195/70/14s on my 1985 toyota pickup 4x2 all the way to 31s..... a noticeable power loss, but i can still drive it fine.....
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