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275/65R17 Tires w/ Leveling Kit?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jason0heman, Apr 10, 2014.

  1. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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    jason0heman

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    Hi all,

    First post here on the forum! I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Edition and did the Bilstein 1500 leveling kit up front. Looks real nice :)

    I was wondering if anyone has done that here and what size tires are you guys running without any issues or rubbing the mudflaps?

    I was thinking of running 275/65R17...

    But I also read that you can get away with 265/70R17 without any probs as well.

    ...any advice? Im looking to go with the largest here...

    Thanks!
    Jason
     
  2. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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    Mine came from the dealership with 275 /70/17 part of the Texas edition 0 rubbing issues off and on road
     
  3. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    275/70/17
     
  4. Apr 10, 2014 at 5:03 PM
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    Thanks guys!

    Wow your running 275/75R17?

    I even thought 275/70R17 was pushing it...
     
  5. Apr 10, 2014 at 5:24 PM
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    I'm running 275/70/17 , you said 275/65/17
     
  6. Apr 10, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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    Whoa crap.. I don't know where I came up with that...sorry Oz!

    What brand tires are you running?
     
  7. Apr 10, 2014 at 5:44 PM
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    No worries

    I have 275/70/17 Hankook ATm
     
  8. Apr 10, 2014 at 6:12 PM
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    Nice! Did you also do the leveling kit? Have you done any modifications to the suspension to fit those tires?

    Thanks!
     
  9. Apr 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM
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    I have a full OME set up , 885's and Dakars , essentially 2 1/2" lift front and rear . I'm running my stock Sport alloys with no wheel spacers and no rub
     
  10. Apr 10, 2014 at 6:26 PM
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    Awesome! Do you think that with just running the Bilsteins leveling kit up front on the TRD Sport suspension in rear will give me enough room for the 275/70R17?

    Thanks!
     
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    Like I already said mine came from the dealership with 275/70/17 aka no lift and had 0 rubbing issues on or if road...

    Aka yes you can run them with whatever you do cause you can fit them on a stock truck
     
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    OK great! Thanks for the help! Just want to make sure before I order up the tires...its an everyday vehicle but just trying to give it a good look :)

    Thanks again!
     
  13. Apr 11, 2014 at 8:47 AM
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    Bump!

    Anyone?
     
  14. Apr 11, 2014 at 8:59 AM
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    What else do you want to know
     
  15. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:30 AM
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    Just if its going to work with just the front leveled w/ the 1500's...seems like you did some other mods that I have not done...

    Want to make sure I won't need wheel spacers or anything additional.

    Thanks Oz
     
  16. Apr 11, 2014 at 10:30 AM
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    ^
     
  17. Apr 11, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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    What's the point of asking a question if you are going to ignore everything you are told..
     
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    I just want to confirm...

    I dont see any harm in that.

    Thanks Oz for the help.
     
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    Hi, in an attempt to help. I have the bilstein 5100's set at 1.75 and 275/70r17 bfg AT's and they work great. I did have to trim a little of the plastic fender and remove the mud flaps, but fits great. I also have after market wheels.
     
  20. Apr 11, 2014 at 8:50 PM
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    The rubbing is more than likely due to your wheels
     

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