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Any rubbing with 265/70/R17 with 2” level?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JT7, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:02 AM
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    JT7

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    I was thinking of buying 265/70/r17 tires with my new 2” level kit on the front, but im not sure if they would rub or not. Any suggestions?
     
  2. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:14 AM
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    It’ll fit. It shouldn’t rub at all unless you have mudflaps.
     
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    I put 265/70/17 on my stock TRD Sport. No issues whatsoever.
     
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    It’ll fit. Might even be able to fit a 275
     
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    I dont have mudflaps so I think i will be ok, Thank you for the message!
     
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    would I fit 275/70/17? or would I have to go down to 65
     
  7. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    should be good with a 275/70/17
     
  8. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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    Any good tire companies I should look at? Or just preference
     
  9. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:53 PM
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    BFGoodrich KO2s are my favorite
     
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    Also would I need spacers or should it fit with just the level kit? The back is still stock
     
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    I second BFG ko2’s, I just upgraded to them.
     
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    Dont go KO2s. A more modern design like the toyo AT3 is much better and cheaper. paying more for 20 year old tech is a bad idea. I've seen too many KO2s turn into completely useless pieces of shit, especially in wet/snow conditions. Might as well be completely smooth.

    Sorry KO2 lovers, it's not a good tire
     
  14. Oct 13, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    I respectfully disagree, yo-yo rubber compound is not in BFG level, it’s a lesser quality rubber, as for design they may have a great design but there’s a reason BFG is the most popular it has a long history of quality, as for snow I’ve never heard them turn to shit in snow, but if your looking to save $$ then Toyo is a popular choice.
     

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