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265/70R17's with a 2.5"+ lift?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SandiestTaco, Feb 9, 2016.

  1. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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    SandiestTaco

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    OME 887's, Bilstein 5100's, HS AAL/no overload, LR UCA's 17" Method NV's 275/70R17 Cooper Discoverer S/T's
    Will it look stupid?

    I went all in thanks to you folks; OME 887's and Billy 5100's have arrived courtesy of Headstrong Offroad. The Bilsteins will be set at "0" to keep the ride closer to stock, I'm expecting 2.5"-3" lift on my DCTRD 4X4.

    I really don't want to get into 33"/E Load Range territory and destroy my glorious MPG's so I'm thinking 265/70R17 Wrangler Authority's or 275/70R17 Cooper Discoverer S/T's. (Both are C load range)
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OME 887's, Bilstein 5100's, HS AAL/no overload, LR UCA's 17" Method NV's 275/70R17 Cooper Discoverer S/T's
    Thanks! Looks great!
     
  4. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    It will actually look great.
     
  5. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    Bilsteins on front and rear, OME 885 coils, Wheeler's AAL with overload left in, LR UCA's, Stock TRD 17" wheels, 255/75-17 BFG KM tires, VIPMOTOZ headlights, Lifetime LED headlight bulbs, 6000K LED Fog bulbs, Jumper's Interior and license plate LED's, Husky Classic floor mats, OEM bed mat, Leer100R truck shell with carpeted platform, de-badged, white derped grill emblem.
    check out a 255/75-17. i love mine. they're c-rated.
    BFG KM

    DSC_0026.jpg
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    OME 887's, Bilstein 5100's, HS AAL/no overload, LR UCA's 17" Method NV's 275/70R17 Cooper Discoverer S/T's
    Very nice but I'm wanting a slightly wider tire, hence the 265/275 thing. I came over from a JKU and loved the 255 option on them.
     
  7. Feb 9, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    OZ-T

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    I now run 275/70/17 on 2 1/2" lift

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Feb 9, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    image.jpg Running 2.5 lift with 285/70
     
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    I got the 265/70/17 BFG KO2 load C and love them. Could possibly fill the wheel well a bit more, but I too wanted a load c and save weight/gas. That picture is right after the loft was installed so right at 3". image.jpg image.jpg
     
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  10. Feb 9, 2016 at 7:34 PM
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    OME 887's, Bilstein 5100's, HS AAL/no overload, LR UCA's 17" Method NV's 275/70R17 Cooper Discoverer S/T's
    Thanks guys, both sizes look good to me!
     
  11. Feb 10, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    How did your truck do with 285's? Did you do a regear?
     
  12. Feb 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    285s fits perfectly with 2.5 lift, no trimming done just the small mud flap thats hangs in the front, and stock gearing
     
  13. Feb 12, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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    OME 887's, Bilstein 5100's, HS AAL/no overload, LR UCA's 17" Method NV's 275/70R17 Cooper Discoverer S/T's
    Good to know. What sort of power loss did you end up suffering from bigger, heavier tires? Power loss is my biggest fear. The 2.5"+ lift and 285's are the best looking combo too IMO!
     
  14. Feb 12, 2016 at 7:49 AM
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    You on stock wheels ?
     
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    275/70/17 on 2.5" lift

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    Anyone with a 3rd gen running 5100's set at 2.5 with stock springs and 1 inch block in the rear? Need opinions and pics please.
    Thanks
     
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  17. Feb 12, 2016 at 12:30 PM
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    Everything I've read suggests that is highly ill advised.
     
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    No stocks are 17s, im running 16s
     
  19. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    Just a lil bit, you wont even notice the difference, better to go with 285s now rather than going with 265s and regretting later.
     
  20. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    ^^and I'm sure if you ran 285's and hated it. It would be a lot easier to find someone to trade with who has a fairly new set of 265's.
     

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