Everything here comes from Toyota’s own specs and owner’s manuals, and from counted reports by Tacoma owners on Tacoma World and Tacoma4G. See how we research.
Factory tire sizes and pressures (2026)
From maker specs
| Trim | Factory tire | Recommended cold pressure |
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| SR, SR5 | 245/70R17 all-season | 35 psi |
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| TRD PreRunner | 265/70R17 all-terrain | 30 psi |
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| TRD Sport, Limited | 265/65R18 all-season | 32 psi |
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| TRD Off-Road | 265/70R17 all-terrain (265/65R18 all-terrain in an option package) | 30 psi (32 psi on the 18s) |
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| TRD Pro, Trailhunter | Goodyear Territory 265/70R18 R/T (about 33 in.) | See your door-jamb placard |
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Tires per trim from toyota.com’s 2026 specs; pressures from Toyota’s 4th-generation owner’s manual, which doesn’t list the 265/70R18. The placard on your driver’s door jamb is the final word for your truck.
3rd generation (2018–2023): Toyota’s manuals list P245/75R16 at 32 psi, 265/70R16 at 30 psi, and P265/65R17 and P265/60R18 at 29 psi. They don’t say which trim gets which size, so check your placard.
Bigger tires without a lift
From 45 owner reports
| Size (about) | Generation | Owners on stock suspension | What they report |
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| 285/70R17 (33 in.) | 4th gen | 8 | 3 no rubbing, 1 rubs at full lock on +25 aftermarket wheels, 4 don’t say |
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| 285/75R17 (34 in.) | 4th gen | 2 | 1 no rubbing, 1 doesn’t say |
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| 275/70R18 (33 in.) | 4th gen, TRD Sport 18s | 1 | No rubbing |
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| 255/85R16 (33 in.) | 3rd gen | 5 | 3 no rubbing, 1 rubs the upper control arms at full lock on stock wheels, 1 doesn’t say |
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| 265/75R16 (32 in.) | 3rd gen | 2 | No rubbing (one didn’t state his suspension) |
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| 285/70R17 (33 in.) | 3rd gen | 1 | Rubs the rear plastic on big bumps (17x9, −12 wheels) |
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From 45 Tacoma owners (29 3rd gen, 16 4th gen), counting only posts that give the tire size and the suspension. Wheel offset and each brand’s real diameter change the fit, so treat these as what owners report, not a guarantee.
On 3rd-gen trucks, owners running 285/75R16 on levels and lifts often report rubbing at the cab mount, the upper control arms or the back of the wheel well. The fixes they name are wheels with less positive offset, aftermarket upper control arms, trimming or chopping the cab mount, and removing the mud flaps.
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Airing down a Tacoma
From 31 owner reports
| Lowest pressure owners run off-road | Owners |
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| 10 psi or lower | 5 |
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| 11–14 psi | 7 |
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| 15–19 psi | 10 |
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| 20–25 psi | 6 |
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| Above 25 psi | 2 |
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4th-gen owners mostly stop at 15–20 psi. Owners who go to 12 psi or lower mostly name sand, snow, mud or slow crawling. Two of 31 report losing a bead, both without beadlocks: one at 11 psi turning on a rock, one at 10–12 and 4–6 psi. One more owner gave no number. Read our full guide to airing down.
Tires Tacoma owners report on most
These counts are Tacoma owners only, from our all-terrain tire comparison.
1 · Most-reported on Tacomas
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
Who it’s for
Tacoma owners who want a quiet all-terrain with a severe-snow rating, including 285/70R17 on a 4th-gen truck.
Who should skip it
Owners who want proven tread life: no owner in our sample has worn out a set yet. The General Grabber A/TX has the strongest wear reports.
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What Tacoma owners report From 25 owner reports
- 13 call it quiet and none call it loud.
- Snow drew 5 positive reports and none negative; wet drew 7 positive and 2 negative.
2 · Best for wet roads
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
Who it’s for
Tacoma owners in rainy climates who want a long warranty and a severe-snow rating.
Who should skip it
Owners who want proven long wear: the highest mileage any owner reports is 30,000. The General Grabber A/TX has the strongest wear reports.
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What Tacoma owners report From 18 owner reports
- Wet grip drew 6 positive reports and none negative; snow drew 4 positive and none negative.
- 10 call it quiet and 2 call it loud.
Other tires have fewer Tacoma owners in our data. The General Grabber A/TX (8 Tacoma owners) has 2 positive wear reports and none negative. Toyo’s Open Country A/T III drew 3 wear complaints and 4 noise complaints from Tacoma owners. See all 12 tires in best all-terrain tires.
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FAQ
Will 285/70R17 tires fit a stock 4th-gen Tacoma?
It’s the size owners report most on stock suspension: 8 owners. Three report no rubbing and one rubs at full lock on aftermarket +25 wheels; the other four don’t say.
What tire pressure should my Tacoma run on the road?
Use the placard on your driver’s door jamb. Toyota’s manuals list 29 to 35 psi depending on the size, and 30 psi for the 265/70R17 on the 2026 TRD Off-Road and PreRunner.
How low can I air down a Tacoma?
The most common lowest pressure in our log is 15–19 psi (10 of 31 owners), and 4th-gen owners mostly stop at 15–20. Two reported losing a bead, both without beadlocks, at 11 psi and lower.
Sources
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Manufacturer data (4)
- Toyota, 2026 Tacoma full specifications (tires by trim)
- Toyota, Tacoma owner's manual OM04041U (4th generation)
- Toyota, Tacoma owner's manual OM04047U (3rd generation)
- Toyota, Tacoma owner's manual OM04029U (3rd generation)
Owner reports (25)
- Tacoma World, Wheel and tire "will this fit/rub" stock, leveled and lifted
- Tacoma World, 265/75/16 on stock TRD Off Road?
- Tacoma World, Tire fit?
- Tacoma World, 285/70/17 fit stock Tacoma
- Tacoma World, Tire rub/cab mount chop?
- Tacoma World, Will 275/70/r17, 0 offset rub?
- Tacoma World, Can 285/75/16 fit on a 2" leveling kit
- Tacoma World, 285/75/r16 and rubbing
- Tacoma World, Put 255/85/16s on stock OR wheels and suspension
- Tacoma World, New tires will rub
- Tacoma4G, 285/70/17 tires with or without lift?
- Tacoma4G, 285/75R17 tires fit a stock 2024 TRD Off-Road
- Tacoma4G, 285/75R17 tires on stock off-road TRD wheels
- Tacoma4G, Upgrade tire size on TRD Sport without lift?
- Tacoma4G, Tire upgrade for stock SR5 4x4
- Tacoma World, What psi to air down?
- Tacoma World, Airing down tires on 4x4 roads
- Tacoma World, Airing down questions
- Tacoma World, Airing down (2017)
- Tacoma4G, Safe PSI to air down to on rocky terrain?
- Tacoma World, BFG KO3 review
- Tacoma4G, 275/70/18 KO3 tires on a Trailhunter
- Tacoma World, New Falken Wildpeak AT4W
- Tacoma World, Toyo AT3 vs Falken AT4W
- Tacoma World, General Grabber ATX long-term review
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