New wheels. Lift or tires next?

So I just got my new moto metal 951s which I'm extremely happy with! Now I've got a month or so to decide what to do next... I went with the 16x8 and I am now looking at duratrac wrangler tires. I am also looking at the 3" ome lift.

Now I need your guys opinions, not crazy about trimming but if its really worth it i would. What should I do first?

Go with 265/75 and then lift later on or
Go with lift first and 285s later on

 

IMO I would go with the lift then go for the 285's later on!

 

Wait, save , and do both at once. Lift with smaller tires is odd looking and larger tires will require a lift. Why buy the tires twice ? Do both and get the alignment done once.

 

Wattapunk did u do a lot of trimming? Really don't wanna mess with anything other than fender lining.

 

No trimming with my setup: 275/65/18, 2.5" toytec coilovers. You may have to do some minor trimming of the plastic just by going by our tire size comparison values.
Mines roughly 32.07" x 10.8" x 18, Yours 32.8" x 11.2", pretty minor difference.

You probably have a more desired lower wheel backspacing(4.5"? vs. my 5.5")

 

What he said! LOL

I bought aftermarket wheels and more aggressive tires (265/70/16s) first because I didn't have the money for a lift. Put them on and liked the look. Then I got the money for a lift, put it on and couldn't justify getting bigger tires because I had just paid for the 265s. Now I have a 3" left and look at the truck EVERY day wanting bigger tires as it just looks odd. I'd wait till you can do it all at once.

 

Thanks guys. AWESOME TRUCKS BTW