Tacoma Tire Guide: OEM Sizes, 33s vs 35s, Lift Fitment & Best Setups
Factory tire sizes by generation from Toyota owner's manuals, what Toyota says about lifts and larger tires, and the wheel and tire care rules in Toyota's manual.
Quick answer
Toyota's owner's manuals list 265/70R17 and 265/65R18 (about 31.6 inches) on the 2024 Tacoma, 245/70R17 on the SR and SR5, and 265/70R18 on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter, which Toyota describes as 33 inch tires. Toyota says not to use tire sizes other than those it recommends, and its 2024 manual explains how lifts and larger tires can affect Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
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Tacoma generations overview
Sizes differ by generation, so they are listed separately. All sizes come from Toyota owner's manuals and, for 2024+ trims, Toyota's product information sheets.
1st Gen Tacoma
1995–2004Fitment basics
Wheel nut torque: 83 ft-lbf (113 N-m)
Factory sizes: 205/75R15, 225/75R15, 235/55R16 and 265/70R16 (2004 manual)
Source
Toyota 2004 Tacoma Owner's Manual. We hold no manual for 1995 to 2003, so earlier years may differ.
Note
The 2004 manual lists four sizes on 15 and 16 inch wheels with rim widths from 6J to 7J.
2nd Gen Tacoma
2005–2015Fitment basics
Wheel nut torque: 83 ft-lbf (113 N-m) in the 2012 manual, 85 ft-lbf in 2008
Factory sizes: 215/70R15, 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, 265/60R18 and 255/45R18
Source
Toyota 2008 and 2012 Tacoma Owner's Manuals.
Note
Sizes depend on cab, drive and package. 255/45R18 on an 8JJ wheel is the low-profile outlier, listed in 2008 and 2012.
3rd Gen Tacoma
2016–2023Fitment basics
Wheel nut torque: 83 ft-lbf (113 N-m)
Factory sizes: 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17 and 265/60R18
Source
Toyota 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023 Tacoma Owner's Manuals.
Note
The manuals list the same four sizes across these years. Check your tire label for your truck.
4th Gen Tacoma
2024–presentFitment basics
Wheel nut torque: 97 ft-lbf (131 N-m) aluminum wheels, 154 ft-lbf steel
Factory sizes: 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18 and 265/70R18 depending on trim
Source
Toyota 2024 and 2025 Tacoma Owner's Manuals and 2024 and 2026 Product Information.
Note
Toyota describes the TRD Pro and Trailhunter tires as 33 inch Goodyear Territory R/T. The 2024 manual also explains how lifts and larger tires can affect Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
OEM tire sizes by trim
Factory tire sizes by generation and trim. Diameters are calculated. Pre-2024 manuals list sizes by tire and wheel, not by trim name.
| Trim | OEM tire | Approx. diameter | Wheel spec | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen, all trims | 205/75R15, 225/75R15, 235/55R16, 265/70R16 | 27.1, 28.3, 26.2, 30.6 inch | 15 x 6J or 7J, 16 x 6 1/2JJ or 7J | 2004 owner's manual (the last first-generation year). |
| 2nd Gen, all trims | 215/70R15, 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, 265/60R18, 255/45R18 | 26.9, 30.5, 30.6, 30.6, 30.5, 27.0 inch | 15 x 6J, 16 x 7J, 17 x 7 1/2JJ, 18 x 7 1/2J, 18 x 8JJ | 2008 and 2012 owner's manuals. |
| 3rd Gen, 16 inch | 245/75R16 or 265/70R16 | 30.5 or 30.6 inch | 16 x 7J | 2016 to 2023 owner's manuals. |
| 3rd Gen, 17 inch | 265/65R17 | 30.6 inch | 17 x 7 1/2J | 2016 to 2023 owner's manuals. |
| 3rd Gen, 18 inch | 265/60R18 | 30.5 inch | 18 x 7 1/2J | 2016 to 2023 owner's manuals. |
| 4th Gen SR, SR5 | 245/70R17 | 30.5 inch | 17 x 7J | Owner's manual and product information. |
| 4th Gen TRD Off-Road, TRD PreRunner | 265/70R17 | 31.6 inch | 17 x 7 1/2J | Owner's manual and product information (all-terrain tires). |
| 4th Gen TRD Sport, Limited | 265/65R18 | 31.6 inch | 18 x 7 1/2J or 8J | Owner's manual and product information. |
| 4th Gen TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | 265/70R18 | 32.6 inch | 18 inch, 7 1/2J | Product information (all-terrain tires). |
| 4th Gen TRD Pro, Trailhunter | 265/70R18 (33 inch Goodyear Territory R/T) | 32.6 inch | 18 inch, 8 1/2J | Product information. |
31s vs 33s vs 35s
What Toyota lists in each size class, with calculated diameters. To draw two of them against each other, use the to-scale tire size comparison, and for the gearing side see the effective gear ratio calculator.
31-inch class (about 30.5 to 31.6 inch)
Toyota sizes
Toyota factory sizes: 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, 245/70R17, 265/70R17 and 265/65R18.
Examples
265/70R17 = 31.61 in, 265/65R18 = 31.56 in
What Toyota says
These are the sizes in the owner's manuals, on the factory suspension.
Calculated
Calculated diameters; use them as the baseline for any comparison.
33-inch class (about 32.6 to 33.1 inch)
Toyota sizes
Toyota describes the 4th gen TRD Pro and Trailhunter tires as 33 inch Goodyear Territory R/T (265/70R18).
Examples
265/70R18 = 32.61 in (Toyota), 255/85R16 = 33.07 in (not a Toyota size)
What Toyota says
Toyota does not publish a lift requirement. Its manual covers lift kits up to 4 in including tire height, and recommends a Toyota genuine kit.
Calculated
Calculated: 265/70R18 is 3.2% larger than 265/70R17.
35-inch tires
Toyota sizes
Toyota lists no 35 inch tire for the Tacoma.
Examples
35x12.50R17 = 35.0 in (calculated)
What Toyota says
Toyota's manual says other combinations are not designed for and highly recommended against, and that a non-genuine lift kit requires disabling Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 functions at an authorized facility.
Calculated
Calculated: 35.0 in is 10.7% larger than 265/70R17, a large speedometer error.
Best common upgrade sizes
Sizes people ask about that are not Toyota factory sizes. This is arithmetic only: diameters are calculated, and we make no fitment claims.
265/75R16
Not a Toyota sizeCalculated
Calculated 31.65 inch overall diameter, 3.4% larger than 265/70R16 (30.61 inch).
Note
Toyota says to use only recommended tire sizes. Check with a Toyota dealer.
275/70R17
Not a Toyota sizeCalculated
Calculated 32.16 inch, 1.7% larger than 265/70R17 (31.61 inch).
Note
Toyota says to use only recommended tire sizes. Check with a Toyota dealer.
285/70R17
Not a Toyota sizeCalculated
Calculated 32.71 inch, 3.5% larger than 265/70R17 (31.61 inch).
Note
Toyota says to use only recommended tire sizes. Check with a Toyota dealer.
255/85R16
Not a Toyota sizeCalculated
Calculated 33.07 inch, 8.0% larger than 265/70R16 (30.61 inch).
Note
Toyota says to use only recommended tire sizes. Check with a Toyota dealer.
35x12.50R17
Not a Toyota sizeCalculated
Calculated 35.0 inch, 10.7% larger than 265/70R17 (31.61 inch).
Note
Toyota says to use only recommended tire sizes. Check with a Toyota dealer.
Wheel offset and backspacing: what Toyota says
Toyota's manuals cover wheel selection, rim width and wheel nuts. They do not publish bolt pattern, centre bore or offset. The offset and backspacing converter and the wheel and tire clearance estimator work from numbers you measure or find for your own wheel.
Wheel selection
What Toyota says: Toyota says replacement wheels should be equivalent to the ones removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and inset (offset).
Detail: Toyota does not recommend wheels of different sizes or types, used wheels, or bent wheels that have been straightened (2025 Owner's Manual).
Rim widths Toyota lists
What Toyota says: 16 inch 7J, 17 inch 7J or 7 1/2J, 18 inch 7 1/2J or 8J on the 3rd and 4th gen; 265/70R18 is listed on 7 1/2J or 8 1/2J.
Detail: The manuals give the factory rim width for each tire size.
Wheel nuts and torque
What Toyota says: Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wheel nut wrenches. Torque is 83 ft-lbf (3rd gen) or 97 ft-lbf for aluminum wheels (4th gen).
Detail: Toyota says never to put oil or grease on wheel bolts or nuts, because it can over-tighten or loosen them.
Bolt pattern and offset
What Toyota says: Not published in the Toyota manuals we hold.
Detail: Confirm bolt pattern, centre bore and offset with Toyota or a Toyota parts specialist before ordering wheels.
Lift and trimming matrix: what Toyota says
From the 2024 Tacoma Owner's Manual, Section 4-5: lift kits up to 4 in (101 mm) including tire height, with a Toyota genuine lift kit recommended. We publish no trimming or fitment advice because Toyota does not.
| Suspension | Tire size | What Toyota says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota normal suspension | Manufacturer specified tire sizes | The system operates normally if the settings comply with Toyota specifications. | 2024 Owner's Manual, Section 4-5 |
| Toyota genuine 2.5 inch lift kit | Tire sizes up to 3 inches plus the specified size | The system may not operate properly. See a Toyota authorized service facility to verify and change the settings. | 2024 Owner's Manual, Section 4-5 |
| Normal suspension, or genuine lift with larger tires | Any other size, or beyond the 3 inch range | Not designed to accommodate the configuration. Toyota highly recommends this not be done. | 2024 Owner's Manual, Section 4-5 |
| Non-genuine lift kit | Any | Requires an authorized Toyota service facility to disable the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 functions. | 2024 Owner's Manual, Section 4-5 |
Toyota tire care guidance
Rules from Toyota's owner's manual for replacing, mixing and checking tires. Toyota's compact and full-size spare statements are quoted in the spare tire chart, and the DOT code age check covers tire age.
| Topic | What Toyota says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tire sizes | Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota. | 2025 Owner's Manual, tire care |
| Mixing tires | Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns, or of remarkably different treadwear. Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires. | 2025 Owner's Manual, tire care |
| Tire age | Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician, even if it has seldom or never been used. | 2025 Owner's Manual, tire life |
| Snow tires | When installing snow tires, replace all four tires. Their effectiveness as snow tires is lost when tread wears down below 0.16 in (4 mm). | 2025 Owner's Manual, snow tires |
| Tire pressure | Check only when the tires are cold: parked for at least 3 hours or not driven more than 1 mile. Always use a tire pressure gauge. | 2025 Owner's Manual, tire inflation pressure |
Common Tacoma mistakes
Five mistakes to avoid, based on Toyota's owner's manuals.
Mixing tire makes, models or tread patterns
Why it matters: Toyota's manual lists this as a precaution to avoid damage to drive train parts and dangerous handling characteristics.
What to do instead: Replace tires as a matched set, and do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
Fitting a size Toyota does not recommend
Why it matters: Toyota says not to use tire sizes other than those it recommends, and the 2024 manual says Toyota Safety Sense functions can be affected by lifts and larger tires.
What to do instead: Compare the new size with the factory size in the calculator and ask a Toyota dealer first.
Treating any lift kit as equal
Why it matters: The 2024 manual says non-genuine lift kits may degrade system performance and require a Toyota authorized facility to disable the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 functions.
What to do instead: Use a Toyota genuine lift kit, or ask a Toyota dealer what your configuration needs.
Using oil or grease on wheel bolts or nuts
Why it matters: Toyota says oil or grease can cause nuts to be excessively tightened, or to loosen so the wheel may fall off.
What to do instead: Keep wheel bolts and nuts clean and dry, and torque to the manual value.
Ignoring tire age
Why it matters: Toyota says any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used.
What to do instead: Check the DOT date on every tire, including the spare.
Check with a Toyota dealer
Sizes and figures on this page come from Toyota owner's manuals and product information sheets, and diameters and percentage differences are calculated. Toyota says not to use tire sizes other than those it recommends. Always confirm tire and wheel changes with a Toyota dealer and the tire label on your truck.
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