How big of tires can I run with a 3" body lift on a 2001 Tacoma?

Michael Denney · 10-21-2008, 06:32 AM

I have recently put a new 3" Performance Accessories body lift on my 2001 regular cab Tacoma and it looks like crap with 31's. I was wondering how big of a tire I can run and also if you could recommend what type of tire that is a light mudder but mainly a good all-terrain. I have heard both good and bad things about the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A, and I love the look of Mickey Tompson Baja MTZ. I just would like some input on what type and size of tire I need.

tacomaman06 · 10-21-2008, 06:48 AM

with some trimming, you can fit a 285/75/16 under there. as far as tires go...take your pick really. so many different ones to choose from.

LonghornTaco · 10-21-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Denney

I have recently put a new 3" Performance Accessories body lift on my 2001 regular cab Tacoma and it looks like crap with 31's. I was wondering how big of a tire I can run and also if you could recommend what type of tire that is a light mudder but mainly a good all-terrain. I have heard both good and bad things about the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A, and I love the look of Mickey Tompson Baja MTZ. I just would like some input on what type and size of tire I need.

I have personal experiences with both tires you mentioned. The BFG A/T was a great tire for me - lasted quite a while. Just keep them rotated.

The Mickey Thompson Bajas (or at least when I owned a set about 10 years ago) were a very soft tire. I bet I didn't get 10-15K miles on them before having to switch tires.

Michael Denney · 10-21-2008, 09:06 AM

Only 10-15 k miles!? Really? Wow. Thanks for shedding some light on my situation.

LonghornTaco · 10-21-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Denney

Only 10-15 k miles!? Really? Wow. Thanks for shedding some light on my situation.

Might be different now (10 years later), but that was my experience. I personally wouldn't buy them again.

I just ordered my BFG M/T KM2 285/75s yesterday.

Michael Denney · 10-21-2008, 11:23 AM

My uncle has those on his 08 Tundra, and they are loud! They sing like no other tire I have ever heard. But they sure make it look so aggressive. YOu running stock rims?

LonghornTaco · 10-21-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Denney

My uncle has those on his 08 Tundra, and they are loud! They sing like no other tire I have ever heard. But they sure make it look so aggressive. YOu running stock rims?

Yep - stock rims. I wasn't ready to go up to 17x9 rims.

I ran the KMs on my Z71 back in college - I like a little whine...

Michael Denney · 10-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Yeah I'm not dissing the KM2's. I love their humming. You don't need new rims with that size tire I was just wondering.

LonghornTaco · 10-21-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Denney

Yeah I'm not dissing the KM2's. I love their humming. You don't need new rims with that size tire I was just wondering.

285 is as wide as you can go on the stock rims. However, they will rub on the UCAs (unless you get rims with a *smaller?* backspacing) - one of the reasons I ordered the total chaos UCAs (also solves the rubbing problem as well as correct some alignment issues).

10-21-2008, 06:32 AM	#1
Michael Denney Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8672 Location: Eads, Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 305 2001 Hunter Green, Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter 3" body lift, Custom 15" flat black rims, Camo gauges, 3' Firestick antenna and a Cobra CB radio. A Memphis Audio 12" sub with custom box and sony head unit. Silver star Headlights. New 33" Pro Comp M/T and a 3" Pro-Comp lift, camo headliner, tool box with lights	How big of tires can I run with a 3" body lift on a 2001 Tacoma? I have recently put a new 3" Performance Accessories body lift on my 2001 regular cab Tacoma and it looks like crap with 31's. I was wondering how big of a tire I can run and also if you could recommend what type of tire that is a light mudder but mainly a good all-terrain. I have heard both good and bad things about the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A, and I love the look of Mickey Tompson Baja MTZ. I just would like some input on what type and size of tire I need.

10-21-2008, 06:48 AM	#2
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10-21-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
Michael Denney Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8672 Location: Eads, Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 305 2001 Hunter Green, Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter 3" body lift, Custom 15" flat black rims, Camo gauges, 3' Firestick antenna and a Cobra CB radio. A Memphis Audio 12" sub with custom box and sony head unit. Silver star Headlights. New 33" Pro Comp M/T and a 3" Pro-Comp lift, camo headliner, tool box with lights	Only 10-15 k miles!? Really? Wow. Thanks for shedding some light on my situation.

10-21-2008, 11:23 AM	#6
Michael Denney Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8672 Location: Eads, Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 305 2001 Hunter Green, Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter 3" body lift, Custom 15" flat black rims, Camo gauges, 3' Firestick antenna and a Cobra CB radio. A Memphis Audio 12" sub with custom box and sony head unit. Silver star Headlights. New 33" Pro Comp M/T and a 3" Pro-Comp lift, camo headliner, tool box with lights	My uncle has those on his 08 Tundra, and they are loud! They sing like no other tire I have ever heard. But they sure make it look so aggressive. YOu running stock rims?

10-21-2008, 12:35 PM	#8
Michael Denney Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8672 Location: Eads, Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 305 2001 Hunter Green, Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter 3" body lift, Custom 15" flat black rims, Camo gauges, 3' Firestick antenna and a Cobra CB radio. A Memphis Audio 12" sub with custom box and sony head unit. Silver star Headlights. New 33" Pro Comp M/T and a 3" Pro-Comp lift, camo headliner, tool box with lights	Yeah I'm not dissing the KM2's. I love their humming. You don't need new rims with that size tire I was just wondering.