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Increase tire size?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Fiddlestix, Oct 26, 2013.

  1. Oct 26, 2013 at 9:06 AM
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    Fiddlestix

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    I have 2009 Tacoma Double cab TRD Off-Road.

    I currently have 265/75 R16 tires; if i add 1.25" spacers would i be able to up the tire size to 285/85 without getting any rubbing?

    Anybody have any experience with that?

    This is without a lift, just looking for a little more aggressive look and a little extra ground clearance from the increased sidewall size from 75 to 85.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Are you stock height?? No way could you run that big of a tire. 285/85? That's a typo.

    I assume you meant 285/75?
     
  3. Oct 26, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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    Yes it was a typo i meant 285/75. sorry about that.
     
  4. Oct 26, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    Or would 275/85 be better without a lift and 1.25" spacers?
     
  5. Oct 26, 2013 at 9:35 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Not going to happen, I guess it could if you weren't going to turn... There is no point and it would hinder your steering useless... Your tire size is perfect with no lift. Why do you want 285's?
     
  6. Oct 26, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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    I've read a couple 2nd gens say they fit 255/85/16 with only slight rubbing. Might want to consider that size. It's slightly taller than the 285/75 but skinnier.
     
  7. Oct 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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    I was looking to push the tire out from the wheel wells for a more aggressive look. If i stayed with the 265 but went up on the sidewall number to 85's would that add a 1/2" approx. in ground clearance? The tire calculator indicates that it would, does that make sense? I am interested in lifting it down the road, maybe next summer.
     
  8. Oct 26, 2013 at 11:25 AM
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  9. Oct 26, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    Are you sure they make a 265/85? I'm sure it would be a good popular size
     
  10. Oct 26, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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    Are lifts easy to install?

    Did you do your own?
     
  11. Oct 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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    If you have some time I'm sure you could get it done on your own. Also a friend or a couple friends would really help. My brother and I did mine and it took 2 hours for the front Coilovers and about 5 hours for the new leaf packs.
     
  12. Oct 26, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    thanks for the info. After reading a little more i have found that even with a lift kit most decide to stay with the 265/75 as they seem to perform the best off-road.
     
  13. Oct 26, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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    No such size that I've seen...
     
  14. Oct 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    yeah that size doesn't exist
     

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