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First Gen, Sunfire Red Pearl, Build. Need Help Deciding Tire Size!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by cwells35, Jan 20, 2019.

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  1. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    So this is my truck. I’m the original owner. My dad bought it new when they were clearing the 98s off for the 99s. It had 12 miles on it. He gave it to me as my first truck and I’ve driven it since high school. This truck means a lot to me, but I’ve always wanted to do more with it.
    I recently bought a lift, 1.5-2” AAL in the rear and 3” block in the front. I have brand new springs in the rear and brand new struts in the front. I know that everyone hate block lifts but I have a leveling block in the front and I don’t mind it. I also have brand new Rancho adjustable shocks in the rear which I’d like to keep, so I’m more than likely going to custom fab some lower shock mounts. The bullet holes actually came stock on the truck but they’re 15x6 so the 30x9.50r15s are the biggest I can fit on them, so I got these upload_2019-1-20_20-17-21.jpg
    15x8s. So I’ve got everything I need... except tires. This is where I need the help of all of my friends here on the TW or, The T-Dub as me and @matchew1776 call it. I’m torn between 32x11.50r15 and 31x10.50r15. Could y’all post pics of your first gens with 3” lift and 32s or 31s, so I can get some ideas as to what they’re gonna look like.
     
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    :wave: Glad to see someone else on here with a truck their dad got them! Welcome to TW! :hattip:

    As for your truck...?

    :drool:
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    Lol he didn’t buy it for me. He bought it for himself, I was born in 99 so I grew up in this truck. He just let me have it when I turned 16 because he never drove it anymore.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    How many miles?
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    263000
     
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    @Jamesboy2233 has a '95 with like 270,000 miles, that survived being submerged in a flash flood!
     
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    3.4L V6?
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    No... 2.7
     
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    Nice! I've got the newer version of your engine then. Sadly, my truck is automatic, but I do know how to drive stick though. I detail cars at a dealership for a living and the last stick shift I drove was a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    I forgot to mention, I work on a farm, so a lot of my miles are off-road especially in the summer time. And just so nobody reems me, we don’t use this truck as the “farm truck” I’m more of the mobile workshop.
     
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    North Carolina in the summer...

    Does your A/C work good, I hope? I just dropped almost $1,600 getting mine fixed! Also, do you have an upgraded stereo in your truck?
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    Yeah, my a/c works pretty good, but not good enough and yeah I have a pioneer Bluetooth radio
     
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    You probably just need a recharge. I've got a Pioneer Bluetooth radio with Apple CarPlay and a backup camera. I've also got JBL speakers, a Rockford Fosgate amp, and a Kicker sub...
     
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  14. Jan 20, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    Man this truck is awfully familiar

    Speaking of recharging your AC, I have the necessary stuff at my house @cwells35
     
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    upload_2019-1-20_21-7-5.jpg Duh huh Cletus I wonder why
     
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    Lol I was about to post that picture

    #stocklife
     
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  17. Jan 20, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    In case anyone is wondering, @matchew1776 has been one of my best friends since 6th grade. That picture was when we were 16 and stupid but we thought we were cool rednecks :oldglory::tinfoilhat:
     
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    I see all y’all other folks viewing this thread. Lemme see your truck pics
     
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    I’ve got 33x12.50s on 15x8. Requires some trimming and stuff though. 82DA99A2-9FD5-4820-91A8-6830FA743D56.jpg1682B406-9BFB-4504-A9E3-D0BE5D2BC2B9.jpg
     
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