Lexus GX 470 biggest tire size: stock and lifted
The biggest tire owners run on a Lexus GX 470 at every lift height, with the trimming it takes, the wheel specs you need and the lift kits that get you there.
The stock size is 265/65R17. On a stock or nearly stock GX 470, the safe consensus is about 31.5 inches. Owners report 265/70R17 working with little or no rubbing (one reports a slight rub at full lock in reverse), and 255/75R17 with zero rubbing. Going to 33 inches (285/70R17, or the narrower 255/80R17) generally means a 2–3 in lift and some liner trimming.
Biggest Lexus GX 470 tire at every lift
| LIFT | BIGGEST TIRE | WHAT IT TAKES |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 265/70R17 | GXOR's limit with no modification at all; 255/75R17 also fits with no rubbing. One owner reports a slight rub at full lock in reverse on 265/70. |
| Stock, trimmed | 285/70R17 | Fits without a lift only with a body mount chop and the fender liner reshaped with a heat gun (and maybe a knife). |
| 2–3 in | 285/70R17 or 255/80R17 (33 in) | The usual route to 33s. Expect some fender-liner trimming; owners on 285/70R17 with about 2.5–3 in of lift still cut a little liner. |
| 4.5 in (suspension + body lift) | 295/70R18 | One GXOR database entry, on 18x9 −12 wheels, with the body mounts cut back. |
Lexus GX 470 wheel and tire specs
| Factory tire sizes | P265/65R17 110S on 17x7.5 alloys |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 (6x5.5") |
| Lug-nut torque | 82 lb-ft (112 N·m) |
Lift kits, wheels and tires for the Lexus GX 470
The factory front springs are soft, and a 2–3 in lift is the usual step up to 33-in tires.
Low-profile bumpers improve approach angle, and a swing-out rear carrier gets a full-size spare out from under the truck.
Fitment comes from owners and specialists; wheel width, offset, trimming and bump stops change what fits. Check clearance at full lock and full flex before you buy. Some links are affiliate links.