New Wheel and Tire Setup Help!

Hi. I know this is probably posted somewhere else but Im in need of help. I have a stock 2006 Tacoma prerunner. I found a great deal on Marketplace trying to trade my stock rims and tires plus some cash for 20x12 -44 offset Fuel Mavericks. I would have to drive 200 miles to meet him and do the trade. Is there anyway possible to drive back home with his wheels on and then install a 3” lift with the CMC and trimming at home? Or will I definitely have to put the 3” lift in first before I drive all the way over? The tires on his setup are 33x12.50/20 Toyo Open Country M/Ts. Thanks in advanced.

 

That's super aggressive and will probably rub like crazy driving it home

 

You'll be able to drive in a straight line. As soon as you turn I'd anticipate both front fender flares to rip off however. Your tires will also start to get sliced by the metal fenders.

It won't be a fun drive for you.

 

So best bet would be to put the lift in first?

 

Install the lift, get the CMC done (if you can), but also bring a dremel and an extension cord or a very sharp knife. You may want/need to do some trimming on the fly. The plastic inner fender liner will rub as will the bottom corners of your fender flares (even with the lift).

 

For the CMC do I need to weld a cover plate or will it be fine without it?

 

Fine without it

 

^ What he said.

Just be sure to clean up any sharp edges. Don't want anything to catch the tire.

 

Alright, appreciate the help guys!

 

your still going to rub with a lift lol

 

lol yep. hence the recommendation of the dremel

 

And a hammer

 

OH YES! Man, been some time since I've hammered a pinch weld.

OP - bring a ~5lb sledge with you, or hammer it flat when you do the CMC if you get to that first.