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New lift put on. Go bigger tires?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Tacoma Zach, May 17, 2014.

  1. May 17, 2014 at 6:30 PM
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    Tacoma Zach

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    I finally got my 3" suspension lift from fat bob's garage put on today!!!! I am very pleased with the way it turned out. Now my question to tacoma world is, what the pros/cons with upgrading tire size?

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  2. May 17, 2014 at 6:31 PM
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    Currently have 265/75r16 on
     
  3. May 17, 2014 at 6:38 PM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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  4. May 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM
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    What are you going to do with the truck? If you're going offroad a bunch then you might consider going up to 33s - for a little more ground clearance. This comes with some sacrifice though.

    For me, it was worth it. A little lower mpg and power loss wasn't that noticeable. Although my auto trans drops out of overdrive pretty easily.
     
  5. May 17, 2014 at 6:44 PM
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    33s fill the wells nicely also.
     
  6. May 17, 2014 at 6:52 PM
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    mainewoodsballer

    mainewoodsballer YESSAHBUD...heyut

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    id do it... balances out the truck nicely with bigger tires
     
  7. May 17, 2014 at 7:56 PM
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    Would i need spacers on the front for 285/75s?
     
  8. May 17, 2014 at 11:01 PM
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    If you want to keep your stock wheels, then you'll need a minimum of 1" spacers. Bottom line is that you don't want more than 4.5" of back spacing on the wheels.
     

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