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31's too small on a 2.5 inch lift?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rkcummings, Apr 6, 2015.

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  1. Apr 6, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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    So I want to put a 2.5 inch lift on my 2000, I have been looking around at different pictures and im starting to worry that 31's will be too small and I should go with 265/75. Not sure what I should do.
     
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  2. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:13 AM
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    I loved 31s with 2.5 lift. doesnt look bad and good space for wheel travel. no scrubbing. i have 33s now. let me find some pics and ill post em here later.
     
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  3. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:14 AM
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  4. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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    265/75/16 look sweet with 2.5" lift man, go for it!

    265's are right around 31" on the truck anyway vvv
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:17 AM
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    265/75/16 on stock and lifted applications

    Stock:
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    Current 2.5 inch lift with fiberglass

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  6. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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    Yea please show me some pictures! I'm kind of torn between what I want to do haha
     
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  7. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM
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    Yea I wanna put KO's on it and I know BFG's usually run a little bit smaller so that's why I was worried.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    KO2 is the way to go now if you must do BFG.

    Cooper Discoverer ST/Maxx is a fantastic tire to consider as well.
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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  10. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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    [​IMG] 2.5 lift with 33s
     
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  11. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    Yea I wanted to go with the KO2's but they don't offer them in a 31 which stinks.
     
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  12. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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  13. Apr 6, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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  14. Apr 6, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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  15. Apr 6, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    I like bigger meats, (see what i did there?) but it also depends on your size engine.
    6 cyl id go 33s.
    Inline 4 I would go 265/75 or 32s.
     
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  16. Apr 7, 2015 at 9:42 AM
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  17. Apr 8, 2015 at 9:19 AM
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  18. Apr 9, 2015 at 8:29 AM
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    31's
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    33's
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    My rear is a little closer to 4" because it hasn't settled yet. I only rub at full lock. Near 0 offset.
     
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  19. Apr 9, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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    Yea I have a 4 cyl, so I'm thinking 32x11.50 r15 KO's.
     
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  20. Apr 9, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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    If you get an E rated tire you're going to lose 1-3 mpg and some power.

    I strongly suggest getting a C rated tire if possible, they are typically 10 lbs lighter.

    Of course if you plan to wheel hard as hell and always do low PSI for crawling and such.. get an E rated.

    For mostly highway but want an aggressive tire, C is best for you.

    Also I suggest getting the KO2 over the KO all day everyday.

    Edit:

    BFG does not seem to make the KO2 in a 15 inch wheel size, At least not now.

    BFG KO 32-11.50-15
     
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