Tire/Lift Question on 2015 Leased Tacoma

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Hey ya'll it's been nice reading all these forums now that I'm in 'taco' world.

Just leased, I know I shouldn't have leased, either way, I just bought a 2015 TRD Sport Tacoma. I have some extra cash and really want to make this thing look nice. I wanted to go with setup found here in the link ( http://www.customautoonline.com/18x9-XD-Addict-798-Black-LT285-65r18-Nitto-Trail-Grappler.html ). They're 285 so they're essentially 33' tires. I was going to get a 2in leveling kit on it but do ya'll know if a 2 inch leveling kit is enough to fit without causing it to rub? Should I get a full on lift? What's the difference? And how easy is it to take the leveling kit or lift off if I end up giving up the truck after the 3 year lease.

Also how much am I looking at price wise for the wheels, tires, and levling kit, with installation?

Let me know, I'm willing to take advice from everyone!

 

$2500-3k
Why on a leases truck, if I may ask?

 

Are you buying out the truck at the end of the lease?

If not, then don't lift or throw on rims.

In my experience your 285's will rub even with a 3" lift unless you get rims with a better back spacing.

 

Lift it?!? You're on the wrong forum. We all lover our trucks here....

 

Appreciate the quick responses. I leased because it was my first truck and I didn't want to buy without knowing I like it. I drive a IS350 for work so I leased the truck as an extra vehicle for fun. I needed it to pull my RZR 800.

Either way, you think even on a 3in lift it would rub? Is it that hard to 'remove' a lift if i wasn't buying the truck out?

But I think I will end up buying it out after lease.

 

Or a lot of cutting. Cab mounts, fender flares, pinch welds.... I ran 285s with no lift with 4" BS. You may need to trim even with a lift. Depends what wheels you go with and every truck is different. Probably not an option on a lease unless you truly are going to keep it.

You can probably get it back to stock if you really want to...but do you really want to save stock parts for however many years or re-acquire them down the line?

 

I have 2.75" lift with the trail grapplers in 285/65r18. I did run it up to a full 3" initially. I can guarantee that with those trail graps with correct BS rims/wheels you will definitely rub on your fender wells and Cab Mount especially backing down while turning. You will tear up the tires and inner fenders if you don't trim and chop. If this is a lease vehicle I would def stay away from the trail graps. If you were to run an all terrain I think you may be able to get away with it. The lift itself is fully reversible and with a smaller diameter tire you would be able to do it without any damage to the tire or inner fenders. I have a thread "ICON going On" in the suspension topic that covers the install and the things I had to do to make it all work without vibes and fit the trail graps. That being said I LOVE the Nitto Trail Grapplers andfor a 285/65r18 they are oversized and very close to 33X12.50r18.

 

Interesting thanks man. So if I were to lift 3in (front) and 2in (rear) I would still tear up fenders and ruin tire? Or were you saying withouttt the lift it was screw it up without trimming.

 

No worries brother. With the lift and 285/65r18 trail grapplers you will tear them up without trimming, knocking down the pinch weld and CMC.

 

Is there any size I could get of the trail grapplers that wouldnt tear them up or should I just go with a diff tire as a whole?

 

I would just not waste money on a truck you don't own and aren't sure you will end up buying.

Lifting a Tacoma isn't always the easiest thing in the world, you might create vibe issues and then fix one only to create another. You want a look that is thousands of dollars and requires permanent modification to achieve. Even with a smaller tire, you're spending thousands in lift, wheels and tires on a leased truck.

Makes zero sense to me, but do as you will. I just don't think it's the right choice to make in this particular situation, as it's been presented.

 

You might be able to get away with 265/70r17. I really like the trail grapplers, they definitely run big. It takes a fair amount of trimming, etc to make the 285's to fit. Not optimal for a lease vehicle

 

Totally agree.

 

I've had ONE lease vehicle in my life. I'll always be able to say that, because there will NEVER be a second one.

I had a 2000 Tundra, leased. I drove in the dealership one sunny afternoon to take advantage of a free oil change. They happened to notice the truck had been raised (3") and bigger tires/wheels.

I didn't get a free oil change. I DID get an ear full from the service manager. They don't like leased vehicles getting aftermarket parts. It was in the lease contract where I wasn't supposed to "alter" the truck.

 

This check it, it is in the lease contract

 

Yeah the salesman told me they wouldn't care but I have heard different things from different dealerships. I don't know why they care if I put it back to stock before I return, even though I plan on buying it out.
And thanks for your opinion on not lifting, but I have the cash to get one and I'm not worried about having to take it back to stock before I return it so I'm just trying to do this the smartest way possible. Might just have to put a little smaller tires and wheels then orginally planned.

 

Even if you put it back to stock what are you going to do with the lift kit. The only way I would lift a leased vehicle is if you are 100% sure of buying at end of lease.

 

eh.
Good luck then. When/if you return to stock, keep in mind all of the aftermarket additions are worth about 50-60% of retail in the used market.

Sounds like you have money to burn. Have fun blowing it. adios.

 

As an accountant the concept of lifting a leased truck makes me want to throw up. Buy it and then have your way with it. It will save you money and headaches in the long run.

 

I'm pretty 90% sure I'm buying it outright after the lease. The only modification would be a $400 lift kit. I would keep the wheels for future use and after three years the tires would be worn out anyway. So to have a truck be the way I want it and only lose $400-500, I'm okay with that.