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New tires and rims will be bought tonight!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by charlesincharge09, Nov 5, 2014.

  1. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:42 PM
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    charlesincharge09

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    Hey guys, made up my mind on wheels.
    Going with the bronze level 8 mk6 17" wheels with -0 backspacing.
    Debating between 285 70 17 which is 32.7 tall, 11 wide or the 255 75 17 which is 32.1 tall 10 wide
    I have a 2" lift front and 1" block rear, I will most likely be going bigger in the future but I figured with a little trimming the bigger of the two will be fine?
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    I'd like your guys opinions, here is a pic of my truck, really the most off roading it see which isn't much. I think the bronze will look bitchin with the speedway blue!

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  2. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:44 PM
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    Here's another picture

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  3. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:45 PM
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    Nice truck. The addition will look great. 255/75 gets my vote. I have driven on 285's and didn't like them - I find they wander a lot on uneven roads. With the 255's you'll bet better winter traction and better fuel economy.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    And one more with my old bike in the back

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  5. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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    You have a good point, thanks for the input, (as the little devil on my shoulder says don't listen to him go bigger!!). Hahaha
     
  6. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:29 PM
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    Alright now I'm debating 255 75 or 265 70 I'm too damn indecisive
     
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    Ordered! Pics will be posted ASAP!
     
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    275/70/17
     
  9. Nov 5, 2014 at 10:07 PM
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  11. Nov 5, 2014 at 11:48 PM
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    I've got that one thing, and that other one thing, oh yeah and that other other one thing.
    *wheels.

    Rimz are chrome and are on a caddy that is lifted higher than most trucks will go.

    315/70/17 :)
     
  12. Nov 11, 2014 at 3:45 PM
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    image.jpgTires and wheels on
     
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    Looks good, way better than the other wheels IMO.
     
  14. Nov 11, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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    What size tires did you go with?
     
  15. Nov 12, 2014 at 4:03 AM
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    Went with the 255 75 17 hancook ATM, so far very happy, no rubbing either
     
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    Looks great. :thumbsup:
     
  17. Nov 12, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Mounted and under truck, that tire is 32.5"'a tall. Jeep friend has 'em. BF Goodrich has crappy sizing compared to actual mounted size.
     

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