Factory Tire Option?

Swede · 05-15-2003, 09:34 AM

I have just bought a '98 4Runner SR5, V-6, 5-speed, with E-Locker. Tire size is 265/70R16 on the factory aluminum rims but when I went to check the recommended inflation pressures on the lable on the drivers side "B" pillar the only tire size indicated was the 225/75R15. My question is, is this normal? Are my tires original equipment or were they put on at a later date?

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jx94148 · 05-15-2003, 11:51 AM

Wow that's a good one. If this was in the Truck and SUV forum you'd probably get more answers.

I'll go out on a limb here. Your Runner came from Japan with those tiny tires and the larger ones were installed in the port where it was recieved. (not sure what port Canadian models go to) There are several options that are installed in port like the trailer hitches and perhaps tire/wheel combos.

Welcome aboard new guy.

dbullock15 · 05-15-2003, 02:15 PM

I'm guessing its normal because I noticed that the other day when I went to check my tire pressure.

rimpainter.com · 05-15-2003, 02:38 PM

You may not be asking this, but I run my tires (same size) at 35PSI on the street.

Oh yeah, welcome.

Swede · 05-15-2003, 04:04 PM

Wow, you people are fast with the replies! Thanks for the help.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 05-15-2003, 05:24 PM

Welcome to the forum!

May I ask how many miles do you have on that 98 Runner? And if you don't mind, how much did you pay for that rig? I too, would like to buy a 3rd gen Runner with the e-locker.

Thanks and again welcome to the forum!

Noel

Swede · 05-16-2003, 08:43 AM

I Did the $ and mileage conversions for you. $16,500us and 45,000Miles. It's loaded and in mint condition.

Victor · 05-16-2003, 09:35 AM

All 4Runners come with that sticker. Making 2 different stickers would add $1000 to the price of the vehicle.

**aviator** · 05-16-2003, 09:38 AM

To find the info for the big tires use the information on the sidewall of the tire itself. My '94 owners manual has an inflation number for the 31/10.5 tires but it seems a little low especially for carrying a load. I would check your manual and see if it is there (read the whole of the last few sections (maintainence and specifications) sizes and presures are mentioned in a few places but only one of them lists the larger size tire. Then I would reference between the the book and the sidewall and decide which way to go. Hope this helps Aviator

Citykid · 05-16-2003, 12:37 PM

I got the same thing. I have 16" but the sticker only talks about 15". In the manual though it says for 15 do this, for 16 do that. The 16" was an option on my truck, so it is normal.

05-15-2003, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
jx94148 Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,617	Wow that's a good one. If this was in the Truck and SUV forum you'd probably get more answers. I'll go out on a limb here. Your Runner came from Japan with those tiny tires and the larger ones were installed in the port where it was recieved. (not sure what port Canadian models go to) There are several options that are installed in port like the trailer hitches and perhaps tire/wheel combos. Welcome aboard new guy. Last edited by jx94148; 05-15-2003 at 11:53 AM.

05-15-2003, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
dbullock15 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonington, CT Posts: 62	I'm guessing its normal because I noticed that the other day when I went to check my tire pressure. __________________ David B. 2003 Toyota Tacoma TRD dbullock15@hotmail.com AIM: bullock316 http://photos.yahoo.com/dbullock152000

05-15-2003, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,911	You may not be asking this, but I run my tires (same size) at 35PSI on the street. Oh yeah, welcome. __________________ www.rimpainter.com My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

05-15-2003, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
4x4CPOSEADOG Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: On the right coast Posts: 426	Welcome to the forum! May I ask how many miles do you have on that 98 Runner? And if you don't mind, how much did you pay for that rig? I too, would like to buy a 3rd gen Runner with the e-locker. Thanks and again welcome to the forum! Noel __________________ Noel 94 4Runner, V6, 4x4 97 LX450 (stock & no lockers) CDL'ed w/ Pin 7 Mod, Slee cupholder, OME lift soon...... 04 Tacoma Ext Cab V6 4x4 TRD w/RR DIFF LOCK

05-16-2003, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,705	All 4Runners come with that sticker. Making 2 different stickers would add $1000 to the price of the vehicle. __________________ "Turtle" - Green 94 4Runner Looks like one and about as fast JDM altimeter/clinometer, 2002 Sport wheels, 265/75r16 MT/R, , OME stabilizer, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, removed sway bars, rattle can paint for all that peeling clearcoat! Lockright front and rear.

05-15-2003, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Swede Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2003 Location: Prince Rupert, BC Posts: 410	Wow, you people are fast with the replies! Thanks for the help.

05-16-2003, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Swede Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2003 Location: Prince Rupert, BC Posts: 410	I Did the $ and mileage conversions for you. $16,500us and 45,000Miles. It's loaded and in mint condition.

05-16-2003, 09:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 10,425	see the side walls To find the info for the big tires use the information on the sidewall of the tire itself. My '94 owners manual has an inflation number for the 31/10.5 tires but it seems a little low especially for carrying a load. I would check your manual and see if it is there (read the whole of the last few sections (maintainence and specifications) sizes and presures are mentioned in a few places but only one of them lists the larger size tire. Then I would reference between the the book and the sidewall and decide which way to go. Hope this helps Aviator

05-16-2003, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Citykid Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 381	I got the same thing. I have 16" but the sticker only talks about 15". In the manual though it says for 15 do this, for 16 do that. The 16" was an option on my truck, so it is normal. __________________ 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 Clear corners & bumpers Amsoil (all fluids) New Pioneer head unit Sirius Satelite Revos (265/75 16) WeatherTech visors Speedhut reverse indiglo gauges Husky floor mats Lots of junk & hidden things Build a man a fire, and he will be warm for the night. Light a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

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