Ask 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.
The Cost Matrix: 33″ vs 35″
| LINE ITEM | 33″ (285/70R17) | 35″ (315/70R17) | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mount and balance | $72–$124 | $72–$124 | About $18–$22 per tire at big-box and tire stores; shops charge more |
| Tires, wheels, mounting | ~$2,600–$3,300 | ~$2,850–$3,550 | |
| 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) |
| Upper control arms | Often skipped | $670–$800 | Needed for droop and ball joint angle at 3″ |
| Cab mount chop (Tacoma) | $0–$300 | $200–$300 | Owners commonly report needing it for 285/70R17 and larger on a 3″ lift |
| Alignment | Included above | Included above | The lift ranges already include a $90–$150 alignment |
| Regear, front and rear | Usually skipped | $2,200–$5,600 | ~$3,500 typical (regear costs) |
| Speedometer calibrator | $0–$250 | $245–$250 | Hypertech in-line units for the Tacoma and 4Runner |
| Complete build | ~$3,000–$6,700 | ~$8,000–$14,500 | Assumes new wheels; reusing factory wheels on 33s saves about $1,300–$1,700 |
The 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).
Tire Prices (October 2026)
| TIRE | 33″: LT285/70R17 | 35″: LT315/70R17 |
|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | $374.86 (E) | $431.86 (F) |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | $418.86 (C) | |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | $316.00 (E) | $370.00 (C) |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | $348.17 (E) | $387.64 (D) |
Prices 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.
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.
Why 35s Cost So Much More
- 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 and 35s on a 5th gen 4Runner build guide.
- 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 for RPM at your ratio.
- Weight. Heavier tires and wheels wear brakes, ball joints and wheel bearings faster, and cost fuel economy.
Ways to Save
- Reuse factory wheels for 33s where the offset works. That cuts about $1,300–$1,700.
- 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.
- Stage the build. Tires and a level first, gears later, once you know how the truck drives.
- Do the bolt-on work yourself and pay a shop only for the alignment, and for the regear, which needs a setup specialist.
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| ITEM | USED FOR | BUY |
|---|---|---|
| Digital tire pressure gauge | Setting pressures on larger LT tires | Shop on Amazon |
| 1/2" drive click torque wrench, 10-150 ft-lb | Torquing lug nuts after the wheel swap | Shop on Amazon |
| Hypertech speedometer calibrator | Correcting the speedometer for the new tire size | Shop on Amazon |
| 3-ton jack stands (pair) | Safe support for wheel and suspension work | Shop on Amazon |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to put 33s on a Tacoma?
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.
How much does it cost to put 35s on a Tacoma or 4Runner?
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.
Do I need to regear for 35s?
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.
How much do 35 inch tires cost?
All-terrain LT315/70R17 tires cost about $370–$432 each in October 2026, or about $1,480–$1,730 for four.
What is the cheapest way to go bigger?
A 285/70R17 (33″) on a 2″ level, keeping factory wheels where the offset allows, and staying on stock gears.
Related Guides
- Cost to Lift a Tacoma or 4Runner
- Cost to Regear a Tacoma, 4Runner or Tundra
- Toyota Regear Chart: Tire Size vs Gear Ratio vs RPM
- 285/75R17 vs 33x12.50R17: Head-to-Head
Sources (prices seen October 20, 2026): BFG KO3 LT285/70R17 and LT315/70R17, BFG KO2 LT315/70R17, Falken A/T4W LT315/70R17 at PriorityTire; Falken A/T4W LT285/70R17 at Walmart; Toyo A/T III LT285/70R17 at OneFastShop; Toyo A/T III LT315/70R17 at JEGS; Method MR305 at Walmart; Black Rhino Chamber and KMC Range at ExtremeTerrain; mount and balance costs, ThePricer; TacomaWorld cab mount chop thread; Tekmetric 2026 labor rates; Hypertech Tacoma calibrator.
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Cost to Lift a Tacoma or 4Runner: Every Tier Priced (2026)
Lifting a 3rd gen Tacoma costs about $450–$900 for a spacer level, $1,400–$1,900 for an Old Man Emu kit, $2,000–$2,800 for Bilstein 6112/5160, $2,900–$3,400 for an Icon Stage 2 kit, and $3,000–$4,000 for Fox or King coilovers, installed with an alignment. Add $670–$800 for upper control arms if you go past about 2.5″ of front lift. A 5th gen 4Runner Icon kit is $2,090 (Stage 1) to $3,032 (Stage 2 with UCAs) before install. Parts prices seen October 2026; install figures are owner reports.
Cost to Regear a Tacoma, 4Runner or Tundra (2026 Prices)
A front and rear regear (for example to 4.88) on a 3rd gen Tacoma or 5th gen 4Runner costs about $2,200 to $5,600 installed, with about $3,500 typical. That is roughly $1,235–$1,800 for a gear package with master install kits, 11–18 hours of shop labor ($935–$3,550 at $85–$197/hr), and about $245–$250 for a speedometer calibrator. One California shop advertises both axles on a Tacoma, 4Runner or FJ for $2,199.99 parts and labor. A 2nd gen Tundra gear package runs about $1,459. Prices seen October 2026.
Toyota Regear Chart: Tire Size vs Gear Ratio vs RPM
To get back the factory feel after bigger tires, multiply your stock axle ratio by (new tire height ÷ stock tire height). On a 5th gen 4Runner, FJ Cruiser or 2nd gen Tacoma (3.73 stock, 31.6″ tires) that math says about 4.0 for 33s and 4.1 for 35s. Most owners overshoot on purpose because armor, racks and water add weight: 4.56 is the common pick for 33s to 35s, 4.88 for heavy 35″ builds and 5.29 for 37s. 3rd gen Tacomas and GX460s start at 3.91 on shorter tires, so they land about one step higher: 4.56 for 35s, 4.88 for heavy 35s or 37s.
The Toyota Truck Home Garage Tool List: What You Need for Every Job
To do your own oil, tire, brake and fluid work on a Toyota truck you need six things: a 3-ton floor jack, a pair of jack stands, a 1/2-inch click torque wrench that reaches at least 100 ft-lb (154 ft-lb for steel wheels on a 2024+ Tacoma or 2022+ Tundra), a metric socket set, an OBD2 scanner, and a drain pan. That kit costs roughly $300–400. Add a fluid pump for differential and transmission fills, a vacuum coolant filler, and a smoke machine for EVAP codes and you can handle almost every job on our maintenance schedules. Toyota's lug nut torque is 83 ft-lb on 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas and 97 ft-lb on aluminum wheels for the 4th gen Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia and Land Cruiser 250, per the owner's manuals.