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yeah I mean its good to know if you are trying to space out all the mod money, you can put the tires on first and then the lift. versus putting a lift on and it looks a little funky with the small tires. another reason why 255 is better then 285

 

So they would fit with my stock 16 wheels?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/put-255-85-16s-on-stock-or-wheels-and-suspension.491079/

 

Is it safe to put a 285/70/17 on a 7" wide wheel?

 

It'd probably be fine, but it most likely doesn't have enough backspacing to keep the tire off the UCA.

 

I have the T4R Pro wheels and looking back I should have gotten something else. They look good but I don't think they'll properly fit a 285 tire

 

Have you considered 255/80r17? I always thought they'd be too skinny for my liking, but then I got them and fell in love. It looks like the same width as stock 265s, just way taller and more aggressive.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong (because I really want them) but I don't think they have the backspacing for 255s.

 

Yeah, I like the fact that they are lighter (more economical since I only wheel a couple times a year) and the fact that they will fit the wheel I already own. Plus I've read there is less trimming involved with the 255... But man they look SOOO skinny. I just don't want to buy them and then regret it. Am I better off just selling the wheels I have in the marketplace and then buy new wheels to accommodate a 285?

 

The 255s are narrower than what comes stock on these trucks, which is part of the appeal of them is that they can be ran on stock wheels and not rub the UCA.

I thought the same thing until I saw them in person. Sure, the wider stance of a 285 looks better, but the 255s have so many more benefits. Cheaper, lighter, taller, and less rubbing. Here's a good article on some benefits.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html

Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE the way 285s look (had them on my last truck) but this go around, I'm going with a different approach. Here's a good shot of my 255 where I don't think they look that narrow.

 

So help me understand this. I plugged the numbers in to compare my stock wheel/tire to the T4R wheel and a 285 tire. According to this I should even even more room than the stock setup next to the UCA.

 

I'm at work, so my connection is slow and it's not loading unfortunately. The only thing that would explain it is the difference in backspacing. Do you know the specs on the T4R wheels?

 

4mm

 

Oh then it'll definitely clear. That's 4.16" Backspacing, which is more than enough to keep 285s off the UCAs

 

I'm aware of the appeal but I wasn't referring to the uca. It's been Confirmed over and over that stock OR wheels (25 offset) clear everything with 255s. The assumed issue with moving to the T4R wheels is the 4mm offset. Moving it further out may hit non-suspension components.

Speaking as hypothetically as I can because I've seen mixed thoughts on this but haven't seen anyone actually do it.

 

Ah I gotcha. Yes, he'll be more likely to rub other areas as the T4R wheels poke out about an inch more or so.

 

When you say non-suspension areas, you mean like the wheel liner and fender?

 

Wheel liner, not so much if you do what I did posted a couple pages back. I removed two bolts and a clip and pushed the liners forward and zip tied them in place. Still have protection and haven't rubbed them. You will probably rub on the lower fender corners though.

 

I would some confirmation on this. I can't find a single thread of it. And those wheels would look great on my red taco.

 

After doing some calculations, the T4R wheels only stick out 0.2" more than the Tundra/Sequoia wheels I currently have my 255s on, and I don't scrub. Not an exact answer to your question, but it's looking good for you. You likely would only rub a tiny bit, if at all.