My 2wd 99 4runner came stock with 15's and I need tires soon. Eventually I want to do the tundra brake upgrade so I want to go ahead and swap rims and step up to 16's. My stock tire size is 225/75/15, I currently have 265/70/16 and like the look. So here is a chart comparing the tire sizes. I think the 265/70/16 is too much taller than the stock size and I don't want to throw the gearing off that much as I plan to do some towing. I can get 235/70/16 and 255/65/16 used tires cheap from a friend who owns a land rover salvage yard, just not sure which of those 2 sizes would be best. The 235 is the most common.

 

245/75/16 its almost a 31

 

The 245 is about the same diameter as the 265. I really don't want to go that big.

 

285/75/R16 is a good size... I think its like 32.8 x 11. its a good tire size if you've got lifting plans in the future.

 

2wd, no plans to lift it. Just daily drive it and occasionally tow with it

 

Just bought a 01 2wd 4runner and looking for the same info

 

This link might help. Will allow you to get your speedo correct at least.


http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

Thats what Im running on my 02 D cab, not quite as wide as the stock 265/70-16 but just as tall...

 

I ended up going with the 255/65/16 I found 5 Michelin LTX M/S with over 75% tread for $20 each. Installed them yesterday, So far seems good. My speedo is now closer to being correct but still slightly off.