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What size tires look best with a 3-4" lift 2nd gen tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Hunter13, Nov 17, 2016.

  1. Nov 17, 2016 at 5:14 AM
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    Hunter13

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    Gonna get some nice black rims with em too just dont know which would look best
     
  2. Nov 17, 2016 at 5:20 AM
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    Drogen

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    Too much of a lift in my opinion. I really like mine, just 2" to fit 285 70 17's.

    When I first got my Tacoma I really wanted to go with 35's but decided after a year to settle for 33's for now as It's more practical. No regrets.

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  3. Nov 17, 2016 at 5:44 AM
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    Alexely999

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    How much trimming did you do? CMC?
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:05 AM
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    None. No rubbing, not even over bumps, curbs, or anything at a decent speed.
     
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    ensaladas

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    KO2s are ok. 285/70/17

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    No wheeling yet, just got it done last weekend. I don't have any doubts for my light off-roading in the flat lands of Texas it'd be fine, mine's my daily driver as well. In the future plan on getting an older, cheaper Tacoma for more heavy off-roading. Gonna be making a build thread and will have more information there.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    I got 265/70/17s and will do 3" lift. I personally don't like big tires with lifts on Tacomas because I think they negate the asthetics of a lift. I like seeing a space there, bug tires remove it.

    If you like your paint job, don't go wider tires, or if you like your mpgs lol
     
  8. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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    Im the opposite. :notsure:As you can tell by my leer window decal :rofl:



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  9. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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    Haha!

    I like a lil gap. Especially on a white truck, gives more contrast.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:50 AM
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    To each their own.
    Just not my style. I like em' Stuffed :rofl:



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  11. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:53 AM
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    I agree, makes the tires look smaller.
     
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  12. Nov 17, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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    Contrast with what? What color are your tires?

    I agree as well. 265s on my 2" lift look too small from most angles, in my opinion. I'm strongly considering 285s when I need new tires.
     
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  13. Nov 17, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    3 Inch with 35's look best IMO
     
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    265/70/17 bfg k02's. 17x9 black rhino rims. 2" inch lift. no rubbing ever

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  16. Nov 17, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    I've seen 305/70r16's that fit under the stock fenders, you just have to get your offset right. I think the truck I saw that looked just right had Ivan Stewart wheels.
     
  17. Nov 17, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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    Thats what she said
     
  18. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:45 AM
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    I'm about to put 305s so I'll let yabknow
     
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