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Too big? Or just right? Before and after

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2wdSR52022, Apr 30, 2022.

  1. Apr 30, 2022 at 7:08 PM
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    2wdSR52022

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    New shoes ultra terrains 265 75 16

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  2. Apr 30, 2022 at 7:28 PM
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    Just right. Here's my before and after with the exact same swap (literally same tires, enjoying my Ultraterrains so far)

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  3. Apr 30, 2022 at 7:29 PM
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    sandiegohasthebesttacos

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    Double cab long beds need 35’s to look right ;)
     
  4. Apr 30, 2022 at 8:03 PM
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  5. Apr 30, 2022 at 8:13 PM
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    I have the same tires, same size on my 2007. Looks even better on the newer trucks since they sit up a bit more than mine. :thumbsup: I've had mine a little over a year and like them a lot.
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:17 PM
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    @2wdSR5202 you gonna pull the chin spoiler off?
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:21 PM
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    Yes. I was waiting to get the tires first.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:23 PM
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    Nice, I thought it made mine look better and it didn't reduce mpg any as far as I can tell.
     
  9. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:46 PM
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    Done! Headlights are fine it’s a flashlight pointing at the light. I ran out and three minutes later the chin strap is gone. I’ll keep it to check on mpgs. B13ACBA5-0447-439D-A72F-DF048E91FB0D.jpg
     
  10. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:55 PM
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    Looks great, I put mine in the attic for the same reason. Still up there because I am too lazy to go get it down.
     
  11. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:57 PM
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    is your truck leveled?
     
  12. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:58 PM
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    Nah just looks that way from some angles. Here's a shot that shows it differently

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  13. Apr 30, 2022 at 10:41 PM
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    For some reason I think they look bigger on your truck maybe it’s just me or the wheels?
     
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  14. Apr 30, 2022 at 10:44 PM
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    No such thing as too big, time to cut the fenders and tub the inner fenders and firewall for 37s
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2022 at 11:17 PM
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    I think it goes back to what @sandiegohasthebesttacos implied, the long beds have to go bigger to get closer to a similar wheels and tires look just because of the proportions. Also the lighting and angles are both making a big difference in the comparison here I think.

    Edit to add that side step bars always "lower" the vehicle's appear to a certain extent. That may be mitigating some of the visual impact of up sizing your tires.
     
  16. Apr 30, 2022 at 11:40 PM
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    Exactly what I did with Stitch, along with leveling via Bilstein 5100s

    If interested in seeing pics, follow Shack link in Sig. I like the StormTrooper visual effect on white trucks. Yours is lookin' great! :thumbsup:
     
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  17. May 1, 2022 at 12:12 AM
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    Maybe not bigger but wider, I think both look great
     
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  18. May 1, 2022 at 4:05 AM
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    They look great man. I just did the same swap and I remember being surprised how big they looked when I picked it up. A couple weeks later I have no regrets. 86B0EAD2-B348-4C8F-9453-CF4315A538AD.jpg
     
  19. May 1, 2022 at 7:15 AM
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    Ah yea my wheels are zero offset so they do poke out just a bit more.
     
  20. May 1, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    Whats a fair price for thee original 245s, I want to sell them to recoup some money. They have around 5k miles. I’m putting them at Craigslist.
     

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