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perfect size tires for 04 double cab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vater1775, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. Dec 13, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    vater1775

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    what is the best size tire to put on for an 04 tacoma double cab with a 2 inch leveling kit?
    thanks
     
  2. Dec 13, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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    texasbowhunter

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    If you don't want to have any issues with rubbing ect. probably a 265.
     
  3. Dec 13, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    265-75-16

    anything bigger will rub
     
  4. Dec 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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    ^ That's what I have and to me it looks perfect.
     
  5. Dec 13, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    x4 :cool:
     
  6. Dec 13, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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    very much in agreement with everyone else. 265/75/16
     
  7. Dec 13, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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    265 75 16, just like those folks said. This is what mine looked like with that size and a 2" levelling kit:

    IMG_2236_986ecc8a911f5cb84cd4ed234a13859acd383cae.jpg
     
  8. Dec 13, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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    tacomaman06

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    x all the rest................265/75/16.
     
  9. Dec 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM
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    im kinda in the same boat but i was thinking a 285 70 16. i know i would encounter some rubbing but i would like to see what it looks like. would the extra little bit in height be enough to offset the rubbing issues
     
  10. Dec 13, 2009 at 1:08 PM
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    getting there....
    on stock suspension....with the stock tires.......that isnt gonna work.
     
  11. Dec 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    oh i should have specified. i have 5100s set at 2.5 and toytec AAL
     
  12. Dec 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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    ah....in that case......you'll more than likely need wheel spacers if you have stock wheels, and you'll definitely need to do a lil trimming for fit without rubbing.
     
  13. Dec 13, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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    sounds like good advise thanks. Also any idea on traction in the rear. It seems that my truck is getting loose in the end lately. My tires are very good. I thought about putting sand bags in the back???
     
  14. Dec 14, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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    sand bags will work fine.......but....what tire pressure are you running?
     

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