Today, we’ll discuss the knowledge you’ll need to choose the best new tires or rims for your Toyota. We’ll focus on the bolt pattern for each generation in particular.
For each iteration, we’ve provided a more thorough description of the bolt pattern below. You should know what you can and cannot purchase in this manner. Continue reading!
Wheel Fitment Specifications Per Generation
You’ll need to know more details than simply the bolt pattern to correctly install a wheel on your Toyota Tacoma. With each generation of Tacoma, we’ve listed all the things you need to be aware of in the table below.
They comprise the center bore diameter, wheel tightening torque, lug nuts versus bolts, and bolt thread size.
Also, all models of that generation share the features given below. Of course, the Tacoma has various trim levels and engine choices. Yet, these lug specs bolt patterns remain the same within a generation. To give you a clear sense of the tires you may and cannot buy, we also noted the precise tire and rim size used with each engine option.
1995-2000
Toyota Tacoma 2.4 2WD (142 hp) or Toyota Tacoma 3.4 2WD (190 HP) have standard tire sizes of 195/75SR14 or 215/70SR14 and standard rim sizes of 5JJx14 ET34 or 6JJx14 ET38.
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 4WD (150 hp) or Toyota Tacoma 3.4 4WD (190 HP) have standard tire sizes of 225/75R15, 31×10.50R15LT, or 265/75R15 and standard rim sizes of 6Jx15 ET10, 7Jx15 ET15, or 7Jx15 ET15.
2001-2004
Toyota Tacoma 2.4 2WD (142 hp) or Toyota Tacoma 3.4 2WD (190 HP) have standard tire sizes of 205/75R15 and standard rim sizes of 6JJx15 ET40.
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 (150 hp), Toyota Tacoma 2.7 Pre-Runner (150 hp), Toyota Tacoma 3.4 4WD (190 hp), or Toyota Tacoma 3.4 Pre-Runner (190 hp) have standard tire sizes of 225/75R15 or 265/70R16 and standard rime sizes of 7Jx15 ET15 or 7Jx16 ET15.
Toyota Tacoma 3.4 S-Runner (190 hp) has a standard tire size of 235/55R16 and a standard rim size of 6.5JJx16 ET30.
2005-2011
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 2WD (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 215/70R15 and a standard rim size of 6Jx15 ET34.
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 4WD (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, or 265/65R17 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, or 7.5Jx17 ET30.
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 Prerunner (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, or 265/65R17 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, or 7.5Jx17 ET30.
Toyota Tacoma 4.0 4WD (236 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, or 265/65R17 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, or 7.5Jx17 ET30.
Toyota Tacoma 4.0 Prerunner (236 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, or 265/65R17 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, or 7.5Jx17 ET30.
Toyota Tacoma 4.0 X-Runner (236 hp) has a standard tire size of 255/45R18 and a standard rim size of 8Jx18 ET30.
2012-2015
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 2WD (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 215/70R15 and a standard rim size of 6Jx15 ET34.
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 4WD (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, 265/60R18 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, 7.5Jx17 ET30, 7.5Jx18 ET25.
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 Prerunner (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, or 265/65R17 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, or 7.5Jx17 ET30.
Toyota Tacoma 4.0 4WD (236 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, 265/60R18 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, 7.5Jx17 ET30, 7.5Jx18 ET25.
Toyota Tacoma 4.0 Prerunner (236 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, or 265/65R17 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET30, 7Jx16 ET30, or 7.5Jx17 ET30.
Toyota Tacoma 4.0 X-Runner (236 hp) has a standard tire size of 255/45R18 and a standard rim size of 8Jx18 ET30.
2016-2019
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 VVT-i (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16 or 265/70R16 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET25 or 7Jx16 ET25.
Toyota Tacoma 3.5 VVT-i (278 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, or 265/60R18 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET25, 7Jx16 ET25, 7.5Jx17 ET30, or 7.5Jx18 ET30.
2020-2021
Toyota Tacoma 2.7 VVT-i (159 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16 or 265/70R16 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET25 or 7Jx16 ET25.
Toyota Tacoma 3.5 VVT-i (278 hp) has a standard tire size of 245/75R16, 265/70R16, 265/65R17, or 265/60R18 and a standard rim size of 7Jx16 ET25, 7Jx16 ET25, 7.5Jx17 ET30, or 7.5Jx18 ET30.
When Or Why To Rotate/Change Tires
Consider changing your tire. Also, it would help if you were exact with your rotations and changes. First, let’s discuss tire replacement. The typical tire lifespan is between 60,000 and 75,000 miles or 4-5 years.
These must be replaced following this time frame. It’s a good idea to watch the tread wear indications because this can occasionally happen early. In the picture below, these are displayed. These indicators indicate when the tires only have 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less tread left.
When rotating your tires, you’ll also need to remove your wheels and tires. It states that this must be done every 7,500 miles (12,000 kilometers) of the Tacoma owner’s manual. You should rotate the tires in the manner depicted below. The front tires are switched between moving crosswise to the front and moving forward.
Conclusion
Owning a Toyota Tacoma involves a lot of maintenance and customization. Even though this truck is one of the most dependable little pickups, there may be occasions when you want to modify the way it looks, or you may have damaged a wheel when off-roading or after striking a curb. You will therefore need to be aware of my Toyota Tacoma’s lug pattern.
If you drive a Toyota Tacoma, you might go off-roading occasionally. With each mile you go, you might notice that your tires are wearing down quickly. You may look up the model and design of your Toyota Tacoma in the vehicle history.