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tire size with 3in lift

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by swani, Mar 8, 2010.

  1. Mar 8, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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    swani

    swani [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys I am new to the forum I was wondering if anyone had any pics of an tacoma with a 3 in lift with stock size tires. I just bought a pro comp 3 in lift but i am going to have to wait on tires. Also if anyone know of a good mt tire in a 265/70/17 let me know. thanks
     
  2. Mar 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM
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    comicnut25

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    i ran with my stock stuff for almost 6 months it doesnt look bad because the tacomas sit pretty low stock! Mine was an offroad and came with the 265/70/16 but the 245s come on other ones might look smaller. Sorry no pictures i dont know what i was thinking!

    I have a 3 inch rough country leveling lift

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  3. Mar 8, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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    Where are you located?
     
  4. Mar 9, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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    swani

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  5. Mar 9, 2010 at 6:57 AM
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    Here is my truck with 3"s and stock rims and tires.
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  6. Mar 9, 2010 at 7:00 AM
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    shockittillyareconizeit

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    Go 285 or 33. They look epic with a 3 lift.
     
  7. Mar 9, 2010 at 9:14 AM
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    i was thinking of going with 285/75/16. will those rub or will i be ok?
     
  8. Mar 9, 2010 at 9:17 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    Here's my 3" lift with 265/75/16s
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  9. Mar 9, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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    Here is my 2004 Double Cab with 3" Rough Country lift. Still got the stock tires and rims. Waiting to pull the trigger on Ultra 164 rims and 285/75/16 BFG ATR.

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  10. Mar 9, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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    I have 285/75/16 and all I had to do was trim the plastic splash guard in the front fenders. I do not rub at all. You also have to get new wheels with a smaller backspacing than stock. If I remember right, you have to have a wheel with a backspacing of 4". You may be able to get away with 4.5", but I am not sure on that.
     
  11. Mar 10, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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    I also have a 3 inch lift on mine and i have 265/75/16 on it and i really wont 285's. I've heard several people say they are running 285's. i dont wanna have to trim much. Can anyone clear this up?
     
  12. Mar 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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    george2pak

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    I have a 3" lift on mine with 285/75/16" stock wheels and it's rubbing the UCA

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  13. Mar 12, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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    George, get spacers.
     
  14. Mar 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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    Swani, check my build pics. It has my old setup which was a 3 inch on 265/75's.
     

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