15's to 18's

danb86 · 06-23-2008, 07:58 PM

Very new here...

Just picked up new '09 Access Cab this morning and want to go from my stock 15" rims to 18" Pro Comp 8179's. Tires from stock 215/70 15's to 265/60 18's. Tire diameter from just under 27" to 30.5".

I'd appreciate a little insight on whether I can do this w/out lifts/spacers/etc.

I've read through many threads and keep reading conflicting accounts...

Thanks,

Dan

Johnson8537 · 06-23-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danb86

Very new here...

Just picked up new '09 Access Cab this morning and want to go from my stock 15" rims to 18" Pro Comp 8179's. Tires from stock 215/70 15's to 265/60 18's. Tire diameter from just under 27" to 30.5".

I'd appreciate a little insight on whether I can do this w/out lifts/spacers/etc.

I've read through many threads and keep reading conflicting accounts...

Thanks,

Dan

First we need to know what model truck you have? 2wd or 4wd?

If it is 4x4 It should work... My DC SPORT 4x4 came with 265 65 17 stock which would be the same heigth as the 18's you want to run....

danb86 · 06-23-2008, 10:48 PM

gm3bow · 06-23-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danb86

Very new here...

Just picked up new '09 Access Cab this morning and want to go from my stock 15" rims to 18" Pro Comp 8179's. Tires from stock 215/70 15's to 265/60 18's. Tire diameter from just under 27" to 30.5".

I'd appreciate a little insight on whether I can do this w/out lifts/spacers/etc.

I've read through many threads and keep reading conflicting accounts...

Thanks,

Dan

They'll fit, somewhat, you'll need to trim some small boxes that the tires will hit on the rear-side of the front wheel wells. But if you're gonna get tires that size then i'd say add a lift cause the front will look kinda funny with large tires but little space between them and the body. total chaos makes two kits, a uca kit and a long travel kit but is more $$$$, readylift is soon to have a 2.75" lift kit for $300 something, or you can do a spacer lift like the dude on this link did for about $200 plus install: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...5lug-taco.html

LRH · 06-24-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danb86

Very new here...

Just picked up new '09 Access Cab this morning and want to go from my stock 15" rims to 18" Pro Comp 8179's. Tires from stock 215/70 15's to 265/60 18's. Tire diameter from just under 27" to 30.5".

Dan

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Remember the 3.31 diff ratio, and be easy on the clutch. I'm sure Toyota will not replace it under warranty upon seeing the 30.5" tires.

tjdriscoll · 06-30-2008, 10:29 AM

so which tires did you end up getting. I'm curious to find out because I too am looking to upgrade my 15's to 18's

klown · 06-30-2008, 10:31 AM

I didn't know any taco's came with 15's.

danb86 · 06-30-2008, 11:16 AM

The wheels are going to be Pro Comp series 8179 - 17's as the 18's don't come in the lug pattern.

Tires are Geolander H/T-s (the G052 series) for semi-low profile all year use. I'm going with 245/65 17's which will up tire diameter almost 3" and fill out the wheel well a bit.

Pics after it's set up as I'm on a boat in Nantucket for another week...

neontrail · 06-30-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by klown

I didn't know any taco's came with 15's.

+1

tacomaman06 · 06-30-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by neontrail

+1

its probably one of the 5 lug "mini's"....or an x-runner.......although, i thought the x came with bigger wheels, so its probably a mini.

joedirt · 06-30-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

its probably one of the 5 lug "mini's"....or an x-runner.......although, i thought the x came with bigger wheels, so its probably a mini.

x's come with 18"s.

danb86 · 06-30-2008, 04:03 PM

5 lug mini...

tacomaman06 · 06-30-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joedirt

x's come with 18"s.

i was thinking that........

joedirt · 06-30-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

i was thinking that........

Nice looking ones at that. Easy to clean, unlike the OR wheels.

Damn, I hit 300 posts.

tacomaman06 · 06-30-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joedirt

Nice looking ones at that. Easy to clean, unlike the OR wheels.

Damn, I hit 300 posts.

yeah....the or wheels have those little spaces that can be a beeotch to clean.

thehtizzle@gmail.com · 08-04-2008, 07:50 AM

Do you have any results about the 245/65/ 16 you put on your truck? I am looking at doing the exact thing on my truck. Can't decide between 17's or 18's and tire size. I think that I want to keep the narrowist tire possible for the gas mileage. But I want a higher ride than the stock 215/75 15. Can you post some pictures?

beastlytaco · 08-06-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by klown

I didn't know any taco's came with 15's.

yeah my regular cab 08 came with 15's and firestone all weather tires. it looks really crappy

genxer36 · 08-06-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gm3bow

They'll fit, somewhat, you'll need to trim some small boxes that the tires will hit on the rear-side of the front wheel wells. But if you're gonna get tires that size then i'd say add a lift cause the front will look kinda funny with large tires but little space between them and the body. total chaos makes two kits, a uca kit and a long travel kit but is more $$$$, readylift is soon to have a 2.75" lift kit for $300 something, or you can do a spacer lift like the dude on this link did for about $200 plus install: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...5lug-taco.html

Why would he need to trim anything? I have an 05 DC 2wd with 20's. 265/50/20. No trimming was ever done. I never have any rubbing.

06-23-2008, 07:58 PM	#1
danb86 Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7391 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 31 2009 SR5 2wd 2009 Access Cab Manual 2.7L	15's to 18's Very new here... Just picked up new '09 Access Cab this morning and want to go from my stock 15" rims to 18" Pro Comp 8179's. Tires from stock 215/70 15's to 265/60 18's. Tire diameter from just under 27" to 30.5". I'd appreciate a little insight on whether I can do this w/out lifts/spacers/etc. I've read through many threads and keep reading conflicting accounts... Thanks, Dan

06-30-2008, 10:31 AM	#7
klown Tacoma World Ring Leader Joined: Dec 2007, #3716 Location: Lynchburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,153 2008 TRD sport 4x4 double cab 6-speed 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 Black, leather and heated seats, borla sport exhaust, side curtain airbags, daytime running lights, all weather mats, JBL premium 6 disk changer system, stainless step tubes, window tint, tow package	I didn't know any taco's came with 15's. __________________ Does it have to do with PORN?

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