Going from 225/60R18 to 235/60R18? On an AWD crossover it's all four or none. Hank Feldman covers load index, rim width, and rub.
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Bigger tires can't void your whole truck warranty. They can cost you specific claims, and how far past factory size you go decides which.
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Not on a 2016-2023 Tacoma without cutting the cab mount. A 2024-and-newer gets close. Here's what a leveling kit doesn't fix.
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Yes, at stock height on any 2008-and-newer Sequoia. The catch is the air: on a 2008-2022, an LT 33 needs about 43 psi, not 33.
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It's only 0.14 inch taller. What matters is the 245/75R17 on your placard: a passenger tire on a Jeep, Load Range E on a 3/4-ton.
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Same 6x135 pattern and 87.1 mm bore, but the 2015 lug thread change and your rear axle rating decide if F-150 wheels fit an Expedition.
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Same bolt pattern and hub for 25 years, but GM's 2019 brake change decides it. Here's which Silverado wheels fit which Tahoe, by year.
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About 30 inches. 235/70R17 and 255/65R17 clear stock. The tallest size that fits is an LT tire, and that's the wrong pick for a Maverick.
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Same bolt pattern isn't enough. Hub bore, a 17-inch brake minimum, and the lug nut seat decide if Tacoma wheels fit your 4Runner.
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Yes, for a short, slow trip. Your AWD system type decides where the donut goes and what it does to the drivetrain. Hank explains.
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Two of these three vans already run LT tires. What decides it is the load index: same-size van tires can differ by 515 lb.
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Yes on most half-tons, but almost every 275/70R18 is a Load Range E. At your door pressure it carries less than the stock tire.
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Yes, JK wheels fit a JL Wrangler, but the studs changed. Lug nuts, TPMS build dates and a 16-inch brake check decide the swap.
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About $2,800 to $6,200 for most trucks. The tires are the easy part; whether your truck needs a level, a lift or gears sets the bill.
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Not below your placard. A load index is rated at one pressure, so XL tires, plus sizes, P-metric on trucks and HL tires change the math.
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Depends on the year. A 2021+ Tahoe on 20s already rides on 33s; a 2015-2020 takes a 275-wide 33 on stock wheels. Width decides the rub.
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Only when the generations match. 2022+ Tundra wheels bolt onto a 2024+ Tacoma; hub bore and stud size rule out the rest. Here's why.
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Studded tire season is set by the state you drive in, not the weather. Every state's window, the bans, and what a late swap costs.
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Some all-terrain tires are good in snow and some aren't. The snowflake mark and the tread you have left decide which one you're driving on.
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$1,000 for 4 tires is premium money on a sedan and barely enough on a 3/4-ton. Here's where your size lands and what to watch.
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Same tire line, same height, bigger rim: expect 12% to 45% more per tire. Here is where the size tax hits and how to dodge it.
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South Carolina leads, but plant counts mislead. See which states build the most tires per day and which U.S. plants are closing.
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Brand lists can't tell you where your tire was built. The exact size and its plant code can. Here's how to check any tire you buy.
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What is the oldest tire brand? It depends on which clock you use. Dennis Feldman dates Continental, Michelin, BFGoodrich and Dunlop.
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Who makes vintage car tires? The name on the sidewall often isn't the factory. Hank Feldman sorts the real makers by car and era.
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