2019 TRD OR 285 / 255 Help (Lift Later $$)

Guys, this is killing me. I have done so much reading and have seen so many conflicting statements! Please help.

I have a stock height Taco OR with the 4runner TRD Pro wheels. I am wanting a better tire. I have plans to lift in the future, probably the OME 888 and 5100 setup, but for now would like to get the tires before winter.

Can I squeeze the 285 in there if I just cut now and lift later? The second option is to run the 255 skinnies. I think this may help others out as well. For the budget concious out there, this allows us to break it up over time rather than dumping a bunch on money all at once. This way my wife lets me sleep in the house lol!

I plan on hitting mild trails and using it as a daily. I also hate to run E rated tires if it's going to compromise my ride.

 

There some info here.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...r-suspension-and-0-offset-method-nv’s.543384/

I personally wouldn’t even try it. You’re going to be sacrificing a lot stuffing those tires on a stock truck.

If you’re set on new rubber you could go 265/70r17. They fit stock and still look good with a lift. You’ll also have better performance and mpg than 285/70. Once you get your lift you can decide if you want to deal with the headache of 285s. Good condition used tires can usually be sold for a minimal loss as long as you don’t pay too much to start with.

 

No do not stuff those under stock suspension. As soon as you turn or hit a bump you will take a lot of plastic with it. Run the skinny tires. Or just wait till you have a lift these trucks are really capable stock.

 

This is the advice I have been looking for. I currently have 265/70r17 on the truck now. They just seem dinky and the tread is getting pretty low. The thing that stinks is I spoke to the manager at Discount Tire and he quoted me KO2 285/70r17 with certificates and everything for $820 out the door. In 265/70r17 they were nearly $1100. I will keep an eye out and maybe I can find a good deal.

Other option is to just bite the bullet and go with the 5100 setup to fit the 285's. I was hoping I could spread it out a little. I appreciate your advice!

 

Firstly, thank you for your service! Second, sweet truck. Third, thanks for the advice.

Since you are running 265/70's maybe you can add your .02. How have you liked them? I see in your build thread you mention you are going to go bigger. Have the 265's done well for you or after you bought the 265's did you wish you went bigger? I hate buyers remorse lol

 

They suit me just fine. The only reason I’m going bigger is cause it fills out the truck better with the lift.

 

Keep in mind when you go 285s you will have to cab mount chop or you’ll rub on it

 

There is a giant 255 thread if you find it or somebody else may post it. ppl seem to be fine with 255's on stock setups.. if you go smaller you won't be saving anything but spending more down the road when you are disappointed by the tire choice. do it the way you want to do it once.

 

The pinch weld doesn't bother me, I can swing a hammer! The CMC seems to be in the air. With a 2" lift some say their isn't in the way and others say chop it. I do have a guy who has a weld shop and said it would be a piece of cake and would cost like 150 for him to cut and weld new plates back on.

Seems like, if I could throw billy's on all 4 corners and gain 2" I would be good until I wanted to put a legit lift in. Trying not to dump a bunch of money in the lift right now as we are purchasing a vacation home and a little land for our primary home.... also the wife wants the 2020 4runner... damn OD Green!

Any advice on a good cheap lift?

 

lol spoken like a true friend. This is where I am, sort of. Hate the thought of having to sell and buy new tires down the road. So I am trying to get a decent lift lined up for 285's.

 

I’m not a fan of recommending lifts as people have different uses for their trucks. The one you described is pretty much the go to on here though. If you put 285s on you’ll have to cmc there’s really no way around that, you will rub. Also if you do go above 2.5in in lift you’ll need aftermarket UCAs so keep that in mind too. I know you said 2in but I just wanted to throw that in there.

 

I run the Toyo MT 255's on my 2018 TRD OR, they are 33.5 tall, most 285's are 32.8. I do run an Eibach lift which is lower in price and have never had an issue with rubbing. Basically if it rubs stock under compression it will rub with the lift also, essentially this means you should be good to go stock with these tires. I even still have the factory mudflaps.

 

See what you can find in here;
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/put-255-85-16s-on-stock-or-wheels-and-suspension.491079/

 

Preloading the front springs on billies for that much lift will ride like crap. Well, lots of people do it and say they are fine with it, but I wouldn't do it, especially on the OR progressive springs.

Billies alone in the rear will give you zero lift. You need a block or new springs.

I did a poll on fitting 285's on a TRD Pro. Not a ton of responses, but half of them had to do the CMC, others just had to do some trimming and heat gun work. YMMV.

 

And the ride isn't too rough... honestly the only thing that has been keeping me from the 255/80 was that they are all 10 ply. Im running the 4runner Sema wheels and little nervous the tires would look really skinny on them as well and be awkward. Otherwise, I like the thought of saving a little weight and being able to squeeze them on first and lifting in a few months.

 

This is good advice! Any suggestion on a solid budget lift that will last?

 

You should be able to get better pricing on the 265/70 KO2. I purchased a set for my old Tacoma from Discount Tire for $850 out the door.

Given your house buying situation, I'd go with 265/70 and hold off on a lift. Put that money into your house rather than a depreciating asset.

 

My discount tire actually priced the 265/70 at 1060.... where he priced the 285/70 at 820. I was supprised it was so much cheaper. My biggest concern is if I end up doing a 1" or 2" lift, if they will look small. I jumped from a 7" lifted Ram 3500 on 37's lol.... so this is a totally different path for me.

 

Also 285s have a recommended mounting width of 7.5 wide wheel minimum. The 4runner pro wheel is 7 wide. A lot of people mount them on those but you can get some issues.

 

The ride from the e load toyo tires is not rough in my opinion, i found my previous wildpeak 265’s were too soft and car like. I run the tires about 32psi cold and have good wear and a comfortable ride. I live in Canada where we have shitty roads full of massive cracks and holes and the e load tires soak everything up well. I believed that a quality tire will ride well vs a low end tire. I did low end e load once on my 1st tacoma and they weren’t great. The cooper st maxx is a great option in 255/85/16 if you want something a little more mellow.