new tire question...

yes...i know this has been talked about a hundred times but I need some good advice....

right now I have on my Tacoma 265/75R 16s... ordered new alloy wheels will get them in a few days... have on hold at a local shop 255/85R16...
since I only have a 2-in lift in the front.. am I going to get any kind of rubbing issues with the larger tires... my 265s have plenty of room... overall tire is 31 1/2 inches, adding an inch and a half more of tire which equates to 3/4 per side... overall 33 if not less.. and a 255 will have less width than a 265.... so what are your thoughts? I've read some people say no rubbing at all on stock tacomas others say you have to remove some plastic from inner fender Wells....
btw...newer wheels have 25mm offset... original steel wheels have 30 mm offset...not much of a difference...

 

There are so many threads on this topic. Search is your friend. Here’s one:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-skinny-on-skinny-tires.529656/

 

Another:

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

 

Im lifted 2". Tires are 255/80 17. I have no rubbing.

 

And keep in mind that lift doesn’t help you fit larger tires. I’m sure you can find multiple threads on that too.

 

Id argue and say a lift does help fit bigger tires.

Lift = bigger tires.

Bigger tires = greater ground clearence.

 

I have 255/85r16 on my truck and I have only experienced what I think might be rubbing in a handful of situations where I stuffed the wheel off-road.

 

No rubbing on mine stock on road or while moderate wheeling. Had to remove my mudflaps though.

 

Que?

 

gentlemen that's the reason I ask because there's so many contradicting back and forth arguments and conversations it gets confusing..

 

A lift does not help unless you never intend to hit a bump. Regardless of ride height, the suspension has to move through the same range of motion and fit into the same wheel well.

 

I’m very aware. Lol

I should start a myth debunking thread.

 

You mean when I put the 6” suspension lift on my Jeep bigger tires wouldn’t fit. Dang someone forgot to tell the tires.

 

Top myths off the top of my head:

1) a lift will help me fit bigger tires on my Tacoma
2) a heavy tire will rob my Tacoma’s power because of greater rotational inertia
3) upgrading to heavier springs will improve my ride quality
4) the Tacoma is under powered
5) lower gears will give my taco more power and better fuel economy.
6) taco lean is a manufacturing flaw I need to be worried about

 

So all these guys lifting to fit 35's or 285's are wasting there time?

 

SAS is different as are drop bracket and long travel lifts. I am restricting my commentary to the Tacoma and the typical IFS ride height type lifts; new coil overs, spacers, etc

 

A lift has its own benefits.

 

I think we're getting off the conversation was asking if anyone has the tire size I would like to get 255/85R16 with any major issues... with a 2-in lift
yes I read the majority of the posts that's why I'm asking owners that actually have that tire installed

 

I will stop with respect to your question and your thread.

My input still stands.
Im lifted 2 inches. 17" factory toyota wheels. 255/80 17 and get no rub at full compression.

 

Like I said, there are tons of posts saying that 255/85r16 fits on a stock taco with little or no fitment issues, including mine.

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