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tires or a bumper?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 98tacoma3rz, Jun 10, 2014.

  1. Jun 10, 2014 at 2:04 PM
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    98tacoma3rz

    98tacoma3rz [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got some extra cash. Debating whether or not to get a new bumper/winch or tires. I have a 98 regular cab with 31x10.5. Ome dakars and toytec coilovers. Stock front bumper. Would be a trail gear front bumper with a winch or goodyear mtr kevlar 32x11.5 tires.What does everyone think??
     
  2. Jun 10, 2014 at 3:42 PM
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    Delta00

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    Well, how much tread is left on your tires? If you have a long time until you need tires again I say go for the bumper.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2014 at 3:49 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    X2. If your tread is getting low then I'd def say get tires for your own safety.
     
  4. Jun 11, 2014 at 3:26 AM
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    Tires are pretty new. Goodyear authority at. Just worried it might look goofy with a tube bumper winch and small tires.
    heres a pic of how she sits now...

    20140608_163426.jpg
     
  5. Jun 11, 2014 at 9:53 AM
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    Delta00

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    I say go for it, try it on and if you dont like it put the stock bumper back on until you have enough for bigger tires! :thumbsup:
     
  6. Jun 12, 2014 at 8:14 AM
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    FALlover

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    i have the trail gear front (and rear) bumper with stinger and winch. i'm only on 31X10.5's and it looks fine to me

    btw, that bumper was really nice when i plowed into some ditches using too much skinny pedal. i basically rammed the front end into a few embankments a few times. pretty hard hits that would have crunched the stock one.
     
  7. Jun 12, 2014 at 8:37 AM
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    Bumper and relocatable winch for the front or back.
     

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