Finding the best tires for the Toyota Tacoma starts with a problem most roundups skip: the truck has been sold in two quite different tire-size families since 2016, and some of the best-known tires do not come in all of them. We checked eight Tacoma sizes against Tire Rack's listings for every tire in this article. Three of the tires below come in all eight, one fits only some of them, and the best-known off-road name turns out to be available only in LT construction on a Tacoma. The goal here is to tell you which tire fits your truck and what it costs you in warranty, ride, or snow grip.
One thing worth knowing:
Tire sizes below come from retailer fitment listings, not from Toyota's build sheets, and trim packages changed within a generation. Your driver-side door-jamb label is the final word. We quote no prices because street prices vary by size and retailer; each section links to current pricing for your size.
Know Your Tacoma's Tire Size
The 2016 to 2023 Tacoma (third generation) and the redesigned truck from 2024 (fourth generation) use different sizes. The two tables below list the common fitments by trim. The sizes agree across the retailer listings we compared, with two small exceptions noted after the tables.
2016 to 2023 Tacoma
| Trim | Wheel | Tire size |
|---|---|---|
| SR, SR5 | 16 inch | 245/75R16 |
| TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, Trail Special Edition | 16 inch | 265/70R16 |
| TRD Sport | 17 inch | 265/65R17 |
| Limited, SR5 with Chrome Package | 18 inch | 265/60R18 |
2024 and newer Tacoma
| Trim | Wheel | Tire size |
|---|---|---|
| SR, SR5 | 17 inch | 245/70R17 |
| TRD Off-Road (gas), TRD PreRunner | 17 inch | 265/70R17 |
| TRD Sport, Limited | 18 inch | 265/65R18 |
| TRD Off-Road Hybrid, TRD Pro, Trailhunter | 18 inch | 265/70R18 |
Check Before You Order:
One retailer listing for the 2024 model year showed the TRD Pro at 265/65R18, while the 2025 and 2026 listings show 265/70R18. The TRD Pro is a hybrid-only trim, and we went with the newer listings. Separately, one owner-survey site printed the SR and SR5 as 245/75R17; we used 245/70R17, which two fitment listings agree on. When sources disagree, the door-jamb label settles it.
Best Tires for the Toyota Tacoma at a Glance
The table uses the same columns as each section below. The size column shows how many of the eight Tacoma sizes above Tire Rack lists for each tire, because a tire that does not come in your size is not an option. Warranty terms and ratings are from each tire's Tire Rack page in October 2026.
| Tire | Treadwear warranty | 3PMSF | Tire Rack rating | Tacoma sizes listed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | 65,000 mi | Yes | 4.5 (576 ratings) | All 8 | Daily driving plus real trail use |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | 65,000 mi metric, 50,000 mi LT | Yes | 4.5 (827 ratings) | All 8 | The all-terrain with the deepest owner record |
| Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | 75,000 mi on metric sizes (70,000 mi before May 2023 purchases) | No | 4.5 (844 ratings) | All 8 | Mostly pavement, highest mileage |
| Kumho Crugen HT51 | 70,000 mi metric, 45,000 mi LT | Yes | 4.5 (1,073 ratings) | 3 of 8 (three of the four 2016 to 2023 sizes) | Value highway tire for an older Tacoma |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | 50,000 mi | Yes | 4.5 (593 ratings) | All 8, LT only | Hard trail use and sidewall protection |
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: The Best All-Around Pick
If we had to name one tire for most Tacomas, the Wildpeak A/T4W would be it. Tire Rack lists all eight Tacoma sizes, from the 245/75R16 on a base third-generation truck to the 265/70R18 on a TRD Pro or Trailhunter, with load indexes between 112 and 116 and a 65,000-mile warranty on every one. It is snowflake-rated, holds 4.5 stars across 576 ratings, and 98 percent of surveyed owners say they would recommend it. TireGrades, an owner-survey site that weights scores by owner-reported miles, rates it 8.8 overall in its Mid-Priced tier, with dry traction at 9.3, treadwear at 9.0, and snow at 8.7.
The Real Catch:
Weight and winter reports. A review in our database puts it about 10 pounds heavier than an original-equipment all-season in 265/60R18 and suggests a 1 to 3 mpg hit, which matters on a truck that is not thrifty to begin with. Winter evidence is also split. Tire Rack's controlled test and most of its owner surveys are strong, but an independent 15,000-mile test and a SimpleTire reviewer on unplowed back roads found light-snow and ice traction underwhelming despite the snowflake.
Toyo Open Country A/T III: The Deepest Owner Record
No all-terrain on this list has more owner experience behind it than the Open Country A/T III. Tire Rack shows 4.5 stars across 827 ratings with 97 percent recommending, and TireGrades scores it 8.6 overall from about 7.8 million owner-reported miles, with dry traction at 9.2, treadwear at 8.7, and snow at 8.7. All eight Tacoma sizes are listed, it carries the severe-snow certification, and the warranty is 65,000 miles on metric sizes. If you would rather trust a long record than a newer tire's claims, this is the safer choice of the two all-terrains.
The Real Catch:
The 65,000 miles apply to metric sizes only. Euro-commercial and LT sizes are covered for 50,000, so confirm your size class. Reviews in our database also note slightly less responsive highway steering than the older A/T II and higher rolling resistance than a highway tire, which you will feel in fuel economy.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2: For Pavement and Mileage
Most Tacomas never leave pavement, and for those the Defender LTX M/S2 is the tire that makes the most sense. Tire Rack lists all eight Tacoma sizes, the warranty on metric sizes is 75,000 miles for purchases from May 1, 2023 (70,000 before that, and retailer listings show terms as low as 50,000 on some sizes, so confirm yours), and the rating is 4.5 stars across 844 ratings. That warranty is the longest of any tire in this article. It is a highway all-season, not an all-terrain, so you give up trail grip, and in return you avoid an all-terrain's usual road noise.
The Real Catch:
No snowflake. The Defender LTX M/S2 handles light snow but does not carry the 3PMSF symbol, which is the real cost of picking it over the Falken or Toyo. If you drive in regular snow without winter tires, that is the trade you are making for the longer warranty and quieter ride.
Kumho Crugen HT51: The Value Pick for 2016 to 2023 Trucks
The Crugen HT51 is a highway all-season that carries the snowflake on tires built since early 2017, which the Michelin does not. Tire Rack shows 4.5 stars across 1,073 ratings, and the warranty is 70,000 miles on passenger-metric sizes. A long-term owner in our database reported 63,000 miles on a set that stayed quiet and handled heavy rain well, although that was on a Jeep, not a Tacoma. The limit is sizes.
The Real Catch:
It fits only some Tacomas. Tire Rack lists three of the eight sizes: 245/75R16, 265/70R16, and 265/60R18. That covers the 2016 to 2023 SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, and Limited, but not the 265/65R17 TRD Sport or any 2024 and newer size. The 245/75R16 comes in both passenger and LT versions, and the LT is covered for only 45,000 miles. One review in our database also found longer braking distances than class leaders.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3: Only for Hard Use
The All-Terrain T/A KO3 is the tire many Tacoma owners picture when they think about off-roading, and it is listed in all eight sizes at 4.5 stars across 593 ratings. It is snowflake-rated and built around tough sidewalls. But look at what Tire Rack actually lists for the Tacoma sizes: every one is an LT version, with load indexes such as 116/113 on the 265/65R17 and 119/116 on the 245/70R17.
The Real Catch:
LT construction on a mid-size truck, with the shortest warranty here. LT tires are heavier and generally ride firmer than the metric-size tires the Falken and Toyo come in, and the KO3 carries 50,000 miles, below the other tires in this article. It launched in 2024, so long-term tread-life data is thin, and the KO2 it replaced shows owner reports ranging from about 20,000 to 78,000 miles in our database. Choose it for rocks and trails, not for the commute.
Two Popular Names That Come With Size Gaps
Two rugged-terrain tires come up constantly in Tacoma conversations, and both have fitment or warranty limits worth knowing before you fall for them.
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
TireGrades recommends the Rugged Trek for the TRD Pro and Trailhunter, but Tire Rack lists it in only four of the eight Tacoma sizes: 265/70R16, 265/60R18, 265/70R17 (in passenger and LT versions), and 265/65R18. It does not list the 265/70R18 those trims use, nor the 245/75R16, 265/65R17, or 245/70R17. Cooper warrants it for 60,000 miles on metric sizes and 55,000 on LT, and only select sizes carry the snowflake.
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Tire Rack lists the Ridge Grappler in six of the eight sizes, missing the two smaller ones (245/75R16 and 245/70R17), so it does not fit a base SR or SR5. It holds 4.0 stars across 316 ratings, the lowest of any tire we looked at, and it has no treadwear warranty at all, only a five-year workmanship and materials warranty. Tire Rack's page does not mention the snowflake. It is a popular tire, but the paperwork behind it is thin.
How We Checked This
Tacoma sizes by trim come from Goodyear's vehicle fitment pages for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years and an iSeeCars listing for 2026, cross-checked against a third-generation wheel and tire guide. Warranty terms, snowflake status, ratings, and which of the eight sizes each tire comes in are from each tire's Tire Rack page in October 2026, and they can change when a manufacturer revises its terms. Owner-survey scores are from TireGrades, which is not a lab test. Everything else is from our own tire database, and we say so where it matters. We left out UTQG treadwear numbers and prices because we could not source consistent figures for them.
Who Should Buy What
For most Tacoma owners who want one tire for the road and the occasional trail, buy the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W. It fits every size we checked, carries a 65,000-mile warranty, and keeps the snowflake. If you would rather lean on a longer owner record, the Toyo Open Country A/T III is the other safe choice, as long as you check whether your size falls under the 50,000-mile LT terms.
If your Tacoma stays on pavement, the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 is the right call for its 75,000-mile warranty, and you should buy it knowing it has no snowflake. On a 2016 to 2023 truck where cost matters, the Kumho Crugen HT51 gives you a snowflake and a 70,000-mile warranty, but only if your size is one of its three. Buy the BFGoodrich KO3 only if you need its sidewalls, and expect an LT tire's firmer ride and a 50,000-mile warranty in return.
