The SKINNY on skinny tires

What @TacoPandaTRD said is spot on. The 4th gen is a different animal and can fit 255/85/17s with ease.

But I really like the skinny 35s and these Mickey T’s have been excellent for me so far.

 

Any update on chaining all 4 wheels?

 

Ride height has nothing to do with rubbing…

 

Like most discussions here, A better answer would depend on usage. I do a good bit of technical off road and after a switch to 255/85/16 I noted I need to break on low 1st gear descents that I previous would not have needed too. Truck also hunts gears even more than previously. I'm not planning to re-gear until I finish many other upgrade wants.

Copper ST Max 255/85/16 offset +25, SPC UCA (position ??), 2.2" lift in the front and 2.5" in the rear when fully loaded. Zero rubbing and clears fingers everywhere at all travel heights and turn orientations, I tested similarly to how Tinker tested travel. Shock with no spring fitted and various heights and turn positions tested. I did need to reposition my shock reses.

23k, 100s of miles on trails similar to the Alpine loop area in CO.

 

Agreed, one other variable is tire load rating. Un-sprung weight can hamper performance. Especially a heavy E load compared to an equivalent SL.

 

Ever make it up to Kite Lake near Stoney Pass with your set up?

 

Shoot! The Mickey Thompson’s don’t come in a 80, just the 85. Well, I guess I’ll just have to wait until I can afford to make the larger size fit. Thanks for the response.

 

It hasn't snowed here yet, and I haven't driven into the interior from the coast yet. So no chaining yet. For the cable chains I have, I do not see any issue.

 

Thanks.
I am curious because of the clearance from skinny tires.

 

Toyota tells you not to put chains on the front wheels right in the Owners' Manual.

Your call....

 

Exactly why I am asking.

 

Anyone try Kenda klever 35x10.5x17? Im on a 4thgen with scs -10 offset. Im thinking a skinny tire will help with to much poke

 

I’ve got the 33x10.5 flavor and I love them. Heavy but have done great on dirt and highway. Here’s a photo from when they were new. It’s on a 0 offset wheel and a 3rd gen but hopefully it’ll help.

 

Got a side shot? Would like to see more pics. What did you do to make them fit?

 

I can get one tomorrow. I’ve got a CMC done but in all honesty I really don’t think I needed it. I had to do a little plastic reformation in the front but that’s only on full stuff with the wheel cranked.

 

Anybody have issue with buying tires off Amazon?

 

I have a zero offset rim as well, along with CMC and pinch weld smashed in. Still unsure if a skinny 35 would fit as all the shops in my area say I need wheel spacers and cab mount relocation

 

Here’s 31 pages of people that have tired them

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/35x10-50x17-kenda-klever-r-t-kr601-thread-skinny-35s.657193/

 

I don’t have 35s I’ve got 33s sorry for the mix up but @Road_Warrior posted the link I was gonna suggest.

 

Ahhh ok! I misread your first comment. Thought you were on 35’s. I currently have 255/80r17 falkens and they do not rub anywhere. Wanting to jump up to 35’s soon