2024 Toyota Tacoma Tire Size & Pressure Guide

As an ASE-certified master technician, I’ve seen my fair share of trucks roll into the bay, and the completely redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is already making waves. If you own one of these versatile mid-size pickups, keeping up with tire maintenance is crucial for both off-road performance and daily driving safety.

Below is your comprehensive guide to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma's tire sizes, pressures, wheel specs, and maintenance tips, brought to you by Repairius.com.

Quick answer

Here are the fast facts you need for a standard 2024 Toyota Tacoma setup (always verify with your specific door placard):

• OEM tire size: Ranges from 245/70R17 (Base/SR) up to 265/70R18 (TRD Off-Road/Pro).
• Recommended cold tire pressure (front/rear): Typically 32 to 35 PSI depending on the exact trim and tire package.
• Bolt pattern: 6x139.7 (6x5.5").
• Wheel size: 17x7.0 to 18x7.5, depending on trim. Offset usually ranges from +30mm to +55mm.
• Load index/speed rating: Generally 110T to 116S (e.g., 112T for standard P-metric tires, higher for LT variants).
• Spare tire size: Full-size spare matching the outer rolling diameter.
• TPMS frequency: 433 MHz.

Tire sizes by trim

The 2024 Tacoma has a highly varied lineup. Depending on whether you have a work truck or a dedicated off-road rig, your tire specs will change.

Note: Always double-check your driver's side door jamb placard, as optional dealer packages can alter these numbers.

Recommended replacement tires

When it is time to swap out the factory rubber, here are a few popular replacement options for the Tacoma that I frequently recommend:

• Premium / Off-Road: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 (or the new KO3). An absolute legend for the Tacoma. Excellent tread life, severe snow rated (3PMSF), and tough sidewalls for the trail.
• Mid-Tier / All-Terrain: Falken Wildpeak A/T3W (or A/T4W). Fantastic wet traction and very quiet on the highway for such an aggressive-looking tire. A favorite among Toyota truck owners.
• Budget-Friendly / Highway: Kumho Crugen HT51. If you don't take your truck off-road and just need a reliable, comfortable commuter and light hauling tire, this is a highly rated, affordable option.

When to inflate to max load psi

Note: The max load PSI rule heavily applies to HD (Heavy Duty) trucks with E-load tires running at 80 PSI. However, it is still relevant for a mid-size truck like the Tacoma when towing or hauling.

If you have upgraded to LT-metric tires (Load Range C, D, or E) for better off-road durability, or if you are maxing out the Tacoma’s payload capacity (up to ~1,700 lbs depending on trim) or towing capacity, you should increase your rear tire pressure. For standard P-metric tires, you may bump the pressure up closer to the tire's sidewall max (usually around 44-51 PSI) to reduce sidewall flex and heat buildup. If you are running LT tires, you may need to increase the rear pressure to 45-50 PSI when heavily loaded. Always reduce the pressure back to the door placard spec once the load is removed to prevent uneven center tread wear.

Lug nut torque & pattern

• Bolt Pattern: 6x139.7mm (also known as 6x5.5 inches).
• Lug Nut Torque: Toyota's standard specification for a 6-lug aluminum wheel is typically 97 lb-ft (131 Nm).
• Socket Size: 21mm.

Always use a calibrated torque wrench and tighten the lug nuts in a star or crisscross pattern to ensure the wheel seats evenly against the hub.

Common tire issues for this vehicle

While the Gen 4 Tacoma is fresh off the assembly line, historically, Tacomas share a few common tire and alignment quirks:

1. Outer edge wear: Tacomas are prone to wearing the outer shoulders of the front tires if the camber and toe aren't perfectly dialed in. Regular alignments (at least once a year) are a must.
2. Cupping/Feathering: Often caused by a lack of rotation. Off-road tires, in particular, need to be rotated every 5,000 miles to prevent noisy, uneven tread blocks.
3. Vibrations at highway speeds: Toyota trucks are notoriously sensitive to wheel balancing. If you feel a shimmy at 60-70 mph, request a "road force balance" from your tire shop, which matches the stiffest part of the tire to the lowest spot of the rim.

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