Tires: Tire Conversion, michelin ltx m s, cab 4x4

Question
Recently purchased a 1998 Toyota Tacoma Ext Cab 4x4 and would like to replace the tires. It has Yokohoma Geolander A/T 31x10.5 tires on it now. Is there a conversion to metric for this size? How would I determine if a MICHELIN LTX M/S, 245/65/17, or any other size, would fit on the rim? Thanks in advance for your help!


Answer
Brian,

You should check your vehicle placard to see what tire size came originally.  The vehicle placard is usually located on a doorpost or in the glove box.

My book says that many 1998 Tacoma's came with 31X10.50R15LT's and since they are quite popular, it's probably best to stay with that size.  You'll find many affordable tires in that size, and converting to metric isn't going to help you in that department.