Has anyone tried putting 265/70/R17 tires in 2003 4Runner without any suspension lift? The original ones are 265/65/R17. Will there be any rubbing or other problems especially during off road, or with sharp turns.

I need to replace the tires now, but need time to decide upon the type of suspension lift. Have decided to go either with the 265/70/R17 Bridgestone Revo AT or BFG AT KO. Any suggestions to which one is better? 90% of my driving is on paved roads, including 2 weeks snow/ice conditions in winter (Lake Tahoe area for skiing), and 10% is off road (limited mostly to ratings 1 to 3, and some 4 and 5 in the "Backcountry Adventures" books by Massey and Wilson).

 

BUMP... not to hijack your thread, but i've also been debating on bigger tires without a lift. Biggest i've seen just driving around town were 255s on a 3rd gen. Anyone have any pics?

 

Might want to try a search, it's a pretty common question.

 

I think the Revo would be beter for your requirements, but the BFG's look better imo

265-70/17 fits no problem, you might get slight mudflap rubbage at full lock but it wont hurt anything.

 

considering stock size is 265/70/16, you might want to check that

 

The reason i ask is because i still have the same tires on from the day i took the car home. They're 225/75/15. Pretty damn small

 

If you do a search, you will find that they will. The main issue is the spare fitting. 265/70/R17 is as big that will fit in the well without major modification.

 

Yes, it fits, but nothing larger without a lift and/or some cutting.

 

1st Toy-fantastic use of the word "rubbage".

Much better than me my stock tires only lasted 3 months. Did not bother to replace the spare.

 

the largest stock size on a 3rd gen is 265/70/16.

you have the more basic 15" steel wheels or the 15" 6-spokers.

 

Am running 265/70/R17 BFG AT KO's on an 03' Sport. Fit is no problem and no rubbing in city, highway or off-road. Replaced the spare also and fit is no problem.