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Tires w/out a lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cerkez89, Nov 13, 2015.

  1. Nov 13, 2015 at 12:33 PM
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    I have a 2nd Gen 2014 double cab 4×4 long bed that I bought last year and am not ready to lift it yet but am considering going to a more aggressive tire (currently running the dealer tires)
    Just looking for some opinions on what people on here like as far as brands and models and what size tire you can go to with out doing a lift (that's for a lititle later down the road)
     
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    265/70/17
    265/75/16
    255/75/17

    No guarantee you won't rub .. I've heard complaints about rubbing these sizes with stock suspension / stock wheels. If you want absolutely no rubbing just stick with the stock size.
     
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    He's a brand new member, we are supposed to help him out.
     
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    Welcome. Enjoy the site. 265/75/16 or 265/70/17. Could have to remove the mud flaps tho.

    Edit- ^^^Beat me to it
     
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    Stock size. I couldn't be happier with them. Fierce MT's and I've got 40k miles on them right now and they are still going strong. Might be more aggressive than what you are looking for and they do howl at around 45mph. But they have been great off road in Colorado.

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    I am searching but would like somebody's opinion that has more experience than me to weigh in with their opinion/experience
    In a real world application as opposed to what a manufacturer is going to say about there product preformed in a controlled situation
     
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    What kind of driving are you going to be doing?
     
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    I have cooper atp's, but have heard great things about the at3's as well. They come in many sizes and lt and p rated. Mine are p tires for lighter weight. I know many guys run The ko2s and really like them as well.
     
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    I had the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ and loved em they are made by Cooper. I also like the Cooper ST Maxx. BFG ko2's are good tires, as well as the Hankook Dynapro MT.
     
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    I have a 2012 dcsb I'm running 285/70/17. General grabber at2 No lift yet. I do rub slightly but only when reversing. if this helps you any. Also had to remove front mud flaps.
     
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    265/60R18 Toyo Open country on 18" rockstar 2 0.0 offset

    The open countries have a good aggressive tread but aren't loud like mud terrains. I find them to be a great tire.
     
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    I was completely wrong about my tire size 265/70 17.. only rubs at full turn in reverse
     
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