How big of a tire?

Hey guys,

I was just curious what you guys thought on tire sizes. Currently running 245/75 on a 16x8 (4.5" backspacing). Also have the readylift 5 lug kit installed. How big of a tire do you guys think I can go?

 

I have 265/65/17 and it rubs quite a bit if i turn the steering wheel all the way.

 

Steven (Stupid hurts.) is running 265/70R16 on his 5 lug. From my research, this is the biggest tire setup I've seen with a Readylift setup.


from the online tire size calculator

 

I guess I'm looking for a size that I can jump up to without have to gut the fenders. I'm sure he's rubbing quite a bit. Out of curiosity, what are you running currently?

I'm also trying to figure out a way of getting at least 2 more inches of life, but I can't find exact prices or which option is the best way. I've heard UCA from total chaos, but then what coilovers do you use? Any recommendations on a way to raise the truck 2"?

 

Total chaos recommends either a sway-a-way or icon coilovers for their UCA kit. The coilovers are specifically made for the 5-lug and you have to cut the factory bump stop off to clear the coilover. I doubt it would be a good idea to run them at the same time as top plate spacers. The TC UCA's plus coilovers are going to run around 1200-1400 bucks for the parts.

 

I have 31x10.5 on my truck. How high does your truck sit now? Did you take pics before you did your lift?

 

It's raining outside and I still haven't taken a tape measure to it.... but the only pictures i have are the ones i posted in the 4 cyl.

 

285R75-16's with spidertrax wheel spacers 2.5 lift no rubbing..

 

dumb question, but you only use spacers for the front? or both?

 

Both, to keep it looking right..

 

Do you plan on lifting your truck? W/out a lift, stock wheels, you can run 30x9.5/R15.

With Readylift, I am running 31x10.5 with aftermarket wheels.

 

hopefully this helps...I don't have a 5 lugger, but I do have the regular cab prerunner and I'm running 265/75/16 with no rubbing and only bilsteins up front set at 1.75" which I don't think really does anything for tire clearance.

 

Just curious...I've seen your tacoma in here quite a bit, but never thought to ask you....did you re-gear? I have the same tacoma as you, but with 265/75r16 tires and I felt a major performance drop with them, but you have the 285s....

 

No man I did not, but I do have 4:10's and prolly could use a little lower..

 

If so, I'll take your 4.10s

 

Do plan on installing aftermarket wheels soon? If so, what do you plan on running?

 

I just bought and received 255 75 17 firestone AT I have the stock 265 75 16 on now. I am using the FJ alloys and last night kinda measured them against the truck. I researched it and overall dimensions were only off by .25 all the way around but the tire looks alot bigger than I thought. I wont know until I put them on might need some 5100's. I have no lift currently.

 

well took them down to the tire shop to get mounted and I think I am screwed. The tire looks atleast and inch bigger all the way around unlike tireracks estimation. Bummed out If I cant run these today. Save some pennies for the 5100s i guess.

 

Wow did I get lucky they fit and no problems with tire rub. I'll post some pics as soon as I figure out how.