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Help with Wheel/tire size

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jcjr73, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. Mar 10, 2013 at 10:12 AM
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    jcjr73

    jcjr73 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm trying to decide between 17 inch wheels with 285/70/17 tires or 18 inch wheels with 275/65/18 tires. I am mainly driving as a daily driver but want the an agressive look. Thoughts?
     
  2. Mar 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    How much lift? Do you want to trim?
     
  3. Mar 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    I have a 2.5 inch level kit.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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    Do you mind trimming?
     
  5. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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    could trim a bit but i may just go with 265/70/17's. I looked at a lot of pictures and this tire size looks good.
     
  6. Mar 28, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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    Jdd1091

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    I did a 2 1/2" Lift on a 2011 DC Prerunner

    275x65x18 on 18x9 rims it perfectly. No rubbing and kept the mudflaps.
     

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