Tires: Toyota Tacoma wheels/tire size, proline alloy wheels, hub rings
QuestionI just bought a pre-owned, Toyota certified,2008 Tacoma (2wd) which is mounted with Proline alloy wheels and P235/70R15 102T tires. Upon reading the certification inspection I found this statement, "wheels and tires out of balance 2.00 phase matched tires, performed road force balance, could not eliminate vibration, needs set of factory wheels/tires. I know little about wheels/tires. I did find the door sticker which indicated a recommended tire size of 215/70R15. Now, I'm scared. Is the truck safe to drive? Are there advantages/disadvantages to the 235 vs 215 tire size? Thank you for your help.
AnswerLinda,
Yes, the truck is safe to drive.
However, there may be a vibration. This may require a bit of work to eliminate as aftermatket wheels aren't centered by the center hole in the wheel - which is what the certificate was referring to. What may be needed to fix this is a set of hub rings.