As I ordered my stereo set up, I thought. What is a street machine with no traction? It is pointless.

So here is my question. What is the widest rear tire i can fit on a 2wd 1990 ext cab 3.slo 5 speed pickup?

Can i also get some pictures of 16" rims and 17" rims with a stock ride profile with more of a street scene look? NOT GHETTO! But style

 

You're kidding right?












Even though I know you're not...

 

It saddens me that you call your Toyota truck a "street machine"

With the power the 3.0L V6 puts out, you could install a set of bald mountain bike tires on the rear and still have sufficient traction.

 

Increasing your tire footprint reduces traction. Static friction is inversely related to footprint.

Dragsters and track racers use wide tires to help manage tire heat. In some racing applications, tire width can help with cornering stability. Width itself actually reduces traction though. Performance tires use extra soft rubber compounds to counteract the reduced traction of the wide widths.

Dragster slicks rely on high heat for traction. It's impractical to use them on the street, and most aren't street-legal.

For street traction, look for tires with soft rubber compounds, such as summer high-performance or ultra-high-performance tires. Don't go for the extreme widths though--they'll only hold you back with extra rolling resistance and wind resistance. Soft-compound performance tires aren't always the most practical--they're pricey, wear fast and are terrible in snow.