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18s for a 07 tacoma?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Tex06, Nov 15, 2009.

  1. Nov 15, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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    if i were to get 18s with 285s i dont need a lift right away do i. would it look ok for the time being? i got the 17s priced it wasint much cheaper
     
  2. Nov 15, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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    You're gonna need a lift for those 285's if you want to be able to turn the wheel...
     
  3. Nov 15, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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    yeah im hearing 17s would look better so i might just do that but the guy at the shop was trying to sell me 265s or 275s im not to sure
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    no lift the biggest 17 w/o issue is a 265/70/17...well...on stock wheels at least. if u get an aftermarket wheel w/ a 4.5" backspace or so, u may be able to do a 275, but definately not a 285
     
  5. Nov 15, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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    right on would you agree with getting the 17s also or 18s?
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    as for rim size, its all personal preference....most tend to go smaller rim and more rubber for offroading. get what u want as long as it'll work
     
  7. Nov 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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    ive got 285/65X18 with a 3" lift. I couldnt imagine having these wheels without a lift..
    [​IMG]
     
  8. Nov 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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    o shit good point so ill go with the 265s noe just got to decide 18s or 17s
     
  9. Nov 15, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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    yea, just depends on how much sidewall rubber you want.
     

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