{
 "slug": "cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35",
 "title": "Cost of 33 vs 35 Inch Tires on a Tacoma or 4Runner: The Full Build (2026)",
 "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/",
 "markdown": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35.md",
 "description": "What 33 or 35 inch tires really cost on a Tacoma or 4Runner: tires, wheels, lift, cab mount chop, regear and speedometer, with 2026 prices.",
 "quickAnswer": "33s (285/70R17) on a 3rd gen Tacoma or 5th gen 4Runner: about $2,600–$3,300 for tires, wheels and mounting, or roughly $3,000–$6,700 with a level or lift, alignment and the extras. 35s (315/70R17): about $2,900–$3,500 for tires, wheels and mounting, but about $8,000–$14,500 as a complete build once you add a 3″ lift with upper control arms, a cab mount chop, a regear and a speedometer calibrator. The tires are the cheap part; going from 33 to 35 mostly buys a regear and more lift. Prices seen October 2026.",
 "platforms": [
  "Tacoma",
  "4Runner"
 ],
 "category": "Mods & Builds",
 "author": "Rob Krause",
 "published": "2026-10-21T02:20:00Z",
 "updated": "2026-10-21T02:20:00Z",
 "sections": [
  {
   "heading": "The Cost Matrix: 33″ vs 35″",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/#the-cost-matrix-33-vs-35"
  },
  {
   "heading": "Tire Prices (October 2026)",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/#tire-prices-october-2026"
  },
  {
   "heading": "Why 35s Cost So Much More",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/#why-35s-cost-so-much-more"
  },
  {
   "heading": "Ways to Save",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/#ways-to-save"
  },
  {
   "heading": "Frequently Asked Questions",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/#frequently-asked-questions"
  },
  {
   "heading": "Related Guides",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-of-bigger-tires-toyota-tacoma-4runner-33-vs-35/#related-guides"
  }
 ],
 "faqs": [
  {
   "q": "How much does it cost to put 33s on a Tacoma?",
   "a": "About $2,600–$3,300 for four tires, four aftermarket wheels and mounting, and roughly $3,000–$6,700 with a level or lift, alignment and a speedometer calibrator. Reusing factory wheels saves about $1,300–$1,700."
  },
  {
   "q": "How much does it cost to put 35s on a Tacoma or 4Runner?",
   "a": "About $2,850–$3,550 for tires, wheels and mounting alone, and about $8,000–$14,500 as a complete build with a 3″ lift, control arms, trimming, a regear and a speedometer calibrator."
  },
  {
   "q": "Do I need to regear for 35s?",
   "a": "Not strictly, but most owners do. On stock gears, a V6 Tacoma or 4Runner on 35s is noticeably slower and shifts more. A front and rear regear costs about $2,200–$5,600."
  },
  {
   "q": "How much do 35 inch tires cost?",
   "a": "All-terrain LT315/70R17 tires cost about $370–$432 each in October 2026, or about $1,480–$1,730 for four."
  },
  {
   "q": "What is the cheapest way to go bigger?",
   "a": "A 285/70R17 (33″) on a 2″ level, keeping factory wheels where the offset allows, and staying on stock gears."
  }
 ],
 "related": [
  {
   "title": "Cost to Lift a Tacoma or 4Runner: Every Tier Priced (2026)",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-to-lift-toyota-tacoma-4runner/"
  },
  {
   "title": "Cost to Regear a Tacoma, 4Runner or Tundra (2026 Prices)",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/cost-to-regear-toyota-tacoma-4runner-tundra/"
  },
  {
   "title": "Toyota Regear Chart: Tire Size vs Gear Ratio vs RPM",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-regear-chart-tire-size-gear-ratio-rpm/"
  },
  {
   "title": "The Toyota Truck Home Garage Tool List: What You Need for Every Job",
   "url": "https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-truck-home-garage-tool-list/"
  }
 ],
 "content_markdown": "> QUICK ANSWER\n>\n> **33s (285/70R17) on a 3rd gen Tacoma or 5th gen 4Runner: about $2,600–$3,300 for tires, wheels and mounting, or roughly $3,000–$6,700 with a level or lift, alignment and the extras.** **35s (315/70R17): about $2,900–$3,500 for tires, wheels and mounting, but about $8,000–$14,500 as a complete build** once you add a 3″ lift with upper control arms, a cab mount chop, a regear and a speedometer calibrator. The tires are the cheap part; going from 33 to 35 mostly buys a regear and more lift. Prices seen October 2026.\n\nAsk what it costs to put 35s on a Tacoma and you will hear \"about $1,800 for tires.\" That is true and also the smallest number in the build. Bigger tires pull in wheels, a lift, trimming, gears and recalibration, and each step has its own bill. This guide prices the whole chain side by side for 33″ and 35″ tires on the 3rd gen Tacoma (2016–2023) and 5th gen 4Runner (2010–2024), with every figure tied to a source.\n\n## The Cost Matrix: 33″ vs 35″\n\n| LINE ITEM | 33″ (285/70R17) | 35″ (315/70R17) | NOTES |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 4 all-terrain tires | $1,264–$1,500 | $1,480–$1,728 | LT load range E (33″) and C–F (35″) from the tire prices below |\n| 4 aftermarket 17x8.5 wheels | $1,278–$1,680 | $1,278–$1,680 | Method MR305 $320 to KMC Range $420 each; or reuse factory wheels on some 33″ builds |\n| Mount and balance | $72–$124 | $72–$124 | About $18–$22 per tire at big-box and tire stores; shops charge more |\n| **Tires, wheels, mounting** | **~$2,600–$3,300** | **~$2,850–$3,550** | |\n| Level or lift | $450–$2,800 | $2,000–$4,000 | A level is common for 33s; 35s usually need about 3″ with coilovers ([lift costs](/guides/cost-to-lift-toyota-tacoma-4runner/)) |\n| Upper control arms | Often skipped | $670–$800 | Needed for droop and ball joint angle at 3″ |\n| Cab mount chop (Tacoma) | $0–$300 | $200–$300 | Owners commonly report needing it for 285/70R17 and larger on a 3″ lift |\n| Alignment | Included above | Included above | The lift ranges already include a $90–$150 alignment |\n| Regear, front and rear | Usually skipped | $2,200–$5,600 | ~$3,500 typical ([regear costs](/guides/cost-to-regear-toyota-tacoma-4runner-tundra/)) |\n| Speedometer calibrator | $0–$250 | $245–$250 | Hypertech in-line units for the Tacoma and 4Runner |\n| **Complete build** | **~$3,000–$6,700** | **~$8,000–$14,500** | Assumes new wheels; reusing factory wheels on 33s saves about $1,300–$1,700 |\n\nThe ranges are built from the parts and labor prices below plus our own arithmetic. Your total depends heavily on wheels, the lift tier you choose and local labor rates (US average about $132/hr in 2026).\n\n## Tire Prices (October 2026)\n\n| TIRE | 33″: LT285/70R17 | 35″: LT315/70R17 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | $374.86 (E) | $431.86 (F) |\n| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | | $418.86 (C) |\n| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | $316.00 (E) | $370.00 (C) |\n| Toyo Open Country A/T III | $348.17 (E) | $387.64 (D) |\n\nPrices from PriorityTire, Walmart, OneFastShop and JEGS on October 20, 2026; tire prices move often, and manufacturer rebates come and go (BFGoodrich listed $80 back on a set of four through November 30, 2026). The load range letter matters: an E-rated 35″ rides firmer and weighs more than a C-rated one.\n\n**Do not forget the spare.** A fifth matching tire adds $316–$432, and a 35″ spare will not fit the factory underbody carrier on most builds.\n\n## Why 35s Cost So Much More\n\n1. **More lift.** 33s fit many Tacomas and 4Runners with a 2″ level. 35s generally need about 3″ of lift, upper control arms, and trimming. See our [33″ Tacoma fitment guide](/guides/285-70r17-3rd-gen-tacoma-33-tire-fitment-guide/) and [35s on a 5th gen 4Runner build guide](/guides/fitting-35-inch-tires-on-a-5th-gen-4runner-build-guide/).\n2. **A regear.** On 35s, the stock gearing leaves a V6 Tacoma or 4Runner short of power and hunting for gears. A front and rear regear is the largest single line in the build. Check the [regear chart](/guides/toyota-regear-chart-tire-size-gear-ratio-rpm/) for RPM at your ratio.\n3. **Weight.** Heavier tires and wheels wear brakes, ball joints and wheel bearings faster, and cost fuel economy.\n\n## Ways to Save\n\n- **Reuse factory wheels for 33s** where the offset works. That cuts about $1,300–$1,700.\n- **Run a narrower \"35.\"** A 285/75R17 (33.8″) or 255/85R17 (34.1″) gets most of the height with less rubbing and less need for trimming.\n- **Stage the build.** Tires and a level first, gears later, once you know how the truck drives.\n- **Do the bolt-on work yourself** and pay a shop only for the alignment, and for the regear, which needs a setup specialist.\n\n*Links below are Amazon affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate, toyotadata earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*\n\n| ITEM | USED FOR | BUY |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Digital tire pressure gauge | Setting pressures on larger LT tires | [Shop on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J8DLGU2?tag=1434042-20) |\n| 1/2\" drive click torque wrench, 10-150 ft-lb | Torquing lug nuts after the wheel swap | [Shop on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MP1Q3W8?tag=1434042-20) |\n| Hypertech speedometer calibrator | Correcting the speedometer for the new tire size | [Shop on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Hypertech+speedometer+calibrator+Toyota&tag=1434042-20) |\n| 3-ton jack stands (pair) | Safe support for wheel and suspension work | [Shop on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO86BY?tag=1434042-20) |\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### How much does it cost to put 33s on a Tacoma?\n\nAbout $2,600–$3,300 for four tires, four aftermarket wheels and mounting, and roughly $3,000–$6,700 with a level or lift, alignment and a speedometer calibrator. Reusing factory wheels saves about $1,300–$1,700.\n\n### How much does it cost to put 35s on a Tacoma or 4Runner?\n\nAbout $2,850–$3,550 for tires, wheels and mounting alone, and about $8,000–$14,500 as a complete build with a 3″ lift, control arms, trimming, a regear and a speedometer calibrator.\n\n### Do I need to regear for 35s?\n\nNot strictly, but most owners do. On stock gears, a V6 Tacoma or 4Runner on 35s is noticeably slower and shifts more. A front and rear regear costs about $2,200–$5,600.\n\n### How much do 35 inch tires cost?\n\nAll-terrain LT315/70R17 tires cost about $370–$432 each in October 2026, or about $1,480–$1,730 for four.\n\n### What is the cheapest way to go bigger?\n\nA 285/70R17 (33″) on a 2″ level, keeping factory wheels where the offset allows, and staying on stock gears.\n\n## Related Guides\n\n- [Cost to Lift a Tacoma or 4Runner](/guides/cost-to-lift-toyota-tacoma-4runner/)\n- [Cost to Regear a Tacoma, 4Runner or Tundra](/guides/cost-to-regear-toyota-tacoma-4runner-tundra/)\n- [Toyota Regear Chart: Tire Size vs Gear Ratio vs RPM](/guides/toyota-regear-chart-tire-size-gear-ratio-rpm/)\n- [285/75R17 vs 33x12.50R17: Head-to-Head](/guides/285-75r17-vs-33x12-50r17-head-to-head-tire-comparison/)\n\nSources (prices seen October 20, 2026): [BFG KO3 LT285/70R17](https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/bfgoodrich-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko3/285-70r17-126-123s-e-10-ply-169870) and [LT315/70R17](https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/bfgoodrich-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko3/315-70r17-128s-f-12-ply-169933), [BFG KO2 LT315/70R17](https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/bfgoodrich-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko2/315-70r17-113-110s-c-6-ply-oe-29729), [Falken A/T4W LT315/70R17](https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/falken-tires/wildpeak-a-t4w/315-70r17-113-110s-c-6-ply-163122) at PriorityTire; [Falken A/T4W LT285/70R17 at Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Falken-Wildpeak-A-T4W-LT285-70R17-10-126-123S-All-Season/5267577130); [Toyo A/T III LT285/70R17 at OneFastShop](https://onefastshop.com/products/toyo-open-country-a-t-iii-tire-lt285-70r17-121-118s-e-10-tl); [Toyo A/T III LT315/70R17 at JEGS](https://www.jegs.com/i/toyo-tires-894-355590-open-country-a-t-iii-light-truck-radial-tire-lt315-70r17); [Method MR305 at Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Method-MR305-NV-17x8-5-0mm-Offset-6x5-5-108mm-CB-Double-Black-Wheel-MR305785601000-Fits-select-2000-2018-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO-1996-2023-TOYOTA-TACOMA/744155668); [Black Rhino Chamber](https://www.extremeterrain.com/black-rhino-4runner-chamber-matte-black-wheel-17x85-0mm-1785cbr006140m12.html) and [KMC Range](https://www.extremeterrain.com/kmc-25-toy-4runner-range-matte-black-wheel-17x85-10mm-km729mx17856810n.html) at ExtremeTerrain; [mount and balance costs, ThePricer](https://www.thepricer.org/how-much-does-discount-tire-installation-cost/); [TacomaWorld cab mount chop thread](https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/20501055); [Tekmetric 2026 labor rates](https://tours.tekmetric.com/answers/average-auto-repair-labor-rates-by-state-2026); [Hypertech Tacoma calibrator](https://www.extremeterrain.com/hypertech-tacoma-in-line-speedometer-calibrator-730123.html)."
}