Hi, I got a quick question regarding tire sizes for the 3rd gen. 4Runner. My original tires come in 265 70R16, my question is, can I use 225 70R16 tires on the same rim ?

 

No, unless you change your vavle stem.

 

 

I believe not.

Uhhhh..... Why do you want to go from a 265 to a 225?!?!?!

 

Yep, I checked a couple of 225/70R16s and the recommended rim width is 6-7". I assume you have 16x7s.

But, WHY would you want to do that? It would look.... silly... Gonna get some Gold Daytons too?

 

you guys havent learned by now that this guy is the king of random, weird question threads??

 

Be nice. We all have that tendency once in awhile...

 

well, the reason why I want to get a smaller tire from 265 to 225 is because the movement of the steering wheel will be more smooth, or not as tight. Right now with the 265, when I turn the steering wheel during parking or at very low speed, it feels stiff and tight. So, I thought maybe if I can change to a smaller tire (225 70R16), I can turn the steering wheel much more smoothly and not as tight since smaller tire has less surface contact on the ground. I believe the rims are 16 inch X 7 inch. Also, it will drop the vehicle about 1 inch since the sidewall of the tire is shorter with the smaller tire.

 

i didnt think i wasnt being nice... it was an observation of fact.

 

Don't do it. 4Runners look tacky with small tires. If you insist on going down, I wouldn't go any smaller than 245's

 

Well, maybe if you lowered it too....

 

but the 2WD 3rd Gen 4Runner comes with 225 75R15. So, if I change my tires to 225 70R16, it is not that bad isn't it ? although mine is a 4WD.

 

smooth is what it's all about! go smooth. very smooth. just don't tell yer ma.

 

Do you think 38" Baja Claws will fit on my 100 spoke Daytons? I think they are 15x5's!

 

not unless you ADD some valve stems.


oh. and get a full frontal labotomy(sp)


wade

 

I just checked and the manual says that, if you downsize to the 225's, that you have to install Dingo Balls as part of the suspension drop...

Sorry. Bad day. Couldn't... resist... the... temptation...

 

[QUOTE=Rick F.]I just checked and the manual says that, if you downsize to the 225's, that you have to install Dingo Balls as part of the suspension drop...
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what is Dingo Balls ? are you serious or just joking ?

 

 

[QUOTE=fs8459]I have added Dingo Balls in my truck,they were worth every penny!

 

Dang guys... he's here looking for help not to be made fun of. Sheesh!

FS,
Do you know anyone with these tires already? Maybe it'd be a good idea to try it out first before going out and actually purchasing. Another thing to consider also is that it is a mid-sized large vehicle, you are not going to get sports car handling and steering out of it so there's really only so much you can do.

Something also to consider is how new this vehicle is to you. I went from a Camry to my Tacoma and one of the first things I noticed was the steering. After a week of driving I'd completely forgotten about it.