Toyota 4Runner Tire Fitment: Max Tires Stock, 3-Inch Lift & The Fender Liner Mod
Complete body clearance and suspension fitment specs for the Toyota 4Runner (5th Gen (2010–2024)). Find the absolute maximum tire size you can run stock, with a 2-inch leveling kit, or a 4–6 inch lift, and how to avoid front bumper, frame, and fender rubbing.
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Eliminate factory nose rake in 2 hours to clear larger 33"–35" tires without suspension cutting.
Push wheels out 1.25" to 1.5" to clear the upper control arms (UCAs) and frame on stock offset rims.
Tire Size by Suspension Height
Exact tire diameter limits, recommended sizes, and rubbing clearance status.
Stock Suspension (No Lift)
2.5" to 3.0" Lift (The 33" Standard)
3.5"+ Lift / Long Travel (35" Fitment)
Critical Rubbing Points & How to Fix Them
Specific areas where oversized tires rub on the Toyota 4Runner and proven solutions.
Front Bumper Plastic Valance & Fender Liner
When turning in reverse or over driveway curbs, tires larger than 265/70R17 rub the forward edge of the front plastic fender liner.
Front Mud Flaps
The rigid front mud flaps rub immediately when upgrading to 275 or 285 tires.
Frame Body Mount (Behind Front Tire)
Aggressive wheel offsets (0mm or -12mm) will cause 285/70R17 tires to contact the round steel body mount at full steering lock.
Wheel Offset & Backspacing Advice
Why offset matters as much as tire diameter.
The ideal wheel for a lifted 4Runner running 285s is a 17x8.5" with 0mm offset (or TRD Pro wheels with +4mm offset).
Frequently Asked Questions: Toyota 4Runner Tire Fitment
What is the biggest tire you can put on a stock 4Runner?▼
The biggest tire you can run on a stock 5th Gen 4Runner without lifting is 275/70R17 (32.2 inches). It fits factory wheels with minimal to no rubbing, depending on tire tread aggressiveness.
Do 285/70R17 tires rub on a 3-inch lifted 4Runner?▼
Yes, even with a 3-inch lift, 285/70R17 tires will rub the front mud flaps and the front bumper fender liner when reversing at full steering lock. Doing the simple 10-minute 'fender liner push mod' and removing front mud flaps eliminates the rub.