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Best wheel/tire size with 3" lift...?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by blazermaniac, Oct 2, 2012.

  1. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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    After all my research I will probably go with an OME 3" lift.

    What is a good size wheel/tire combo for this lift? (backspace, offset, ect) I want to run mud terrain's, either toyo's or bfg's. I don't mind doing a little inner-fender trimming, just no major structural or body work.

    I know this is a fairly common lift and tire size so I'm hoping to hear from lots of guys that have done something similar.

    I have my eye on moto metal 960's or Mickey Thompson classic beadlocks. I want to stay with 16 or 17's if possible.






    thanks-
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  2. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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    285/75/16 or 285/70/17

    I run 285/75/16s on 4.5" backspacing. Did a little trimming, maybe 10 minutes worth total. No rubbing at all.

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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    its also a fairly common question, at least you posted in the correct section...either 285/75/16 or 285/70/17 is a good size to run with 3", you might rub a little unless you go with aftermarket rims like the mickey thompsons or wheel spacers, get spidertraxx if you stay with your stock wheels
     
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  4. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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    tacoftw 5100s are the same price as spacers, seriously

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    mickey thompson 17x9 with 285/70-17. some people say it rubs i havent had any problems though
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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    I'm happy with 275/70/17 no trimming with BFG's.
     
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  6. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:29 PM
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    Looks great.
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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    Toy Yoda gotta make sure Youtube comes down to tape this

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    275's pfffffft little leagues
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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    Thanks bud. Your trucks lookin good too!
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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    275/70/17 or 255/85/16 Are the best 33" ish options IMO
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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    Thanks man, I need wheels and tires (hence the reason I'm reading this thread) but I'm broke right now :frusty:

    Soon...:cool:
     
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  12. Oct 3, 2012 at 5:03 AM
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    those tires look badass with that lift. Wish i seen this pic before I would have got them. I like mine but not that beefy
     
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  13. Oct 3, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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    Personally I think the A/Ts and M/Ts lose their appeal after a while if you dont do serious wheeling. They annoy you on the highway, and I am a mpg whore so I hate when I lose them. The extra weight 24/7 is also a reason I went back to a lighter tire.
    Heres my before/after with 265 BFs and 285 Revo2s
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    you can see the 285s really fill the wheel space out
     
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    What is the offset on those rims? I really like the way it sits. And what tires do you have on?
     
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    Good lookin' truck. Are you running a full 3" lift? I'm considering this route but I'm only at 2.5"
     
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    Anybody running 32s with the Mickey Thompson classick locks with 15x8s or 15x10s?
     
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    I have 275/65r18's. So basically 32.5"x10.8". Barely rubs at full lock unless I have the cab full with 5 people then she rubs more. It Looks great, But has anyone else noticed a significant loss of power switching to bigger tires?? My dad has a Tacoma as well with 265/65r17's and his truck seems to have wayyyy more punch.
     
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