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New Tires?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sypher651, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Mar 12, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    sypher651

    sypher651 [OP] Nothin' but trail lovin'!!

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    I am at the point now that I need to start looking for new All Terrain Tires. But I have bought the truck used and I am not sure about an of the parts, whether or not they are stock or lifted etc. I see other trucks out there similar but lower. Reason I say this is that I want to try and keep the wheels that I have now, but go as wide and large as possible. I live near a lot of fire roads and off road drive to camp frequently. I have uploaded two photos of my suspension to see if anyone can tell if there is a lift, personally I do not think so, and the other is just a shot of the whole wheel. Currently the tire size is 235/75/15, and if I can't go bigger how wide is the limit on my current wheels. If that is at all possible to tell.

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  2. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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    Trapperr

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    Can't help on the lift but I envy you living in groveland.
     
  3. Mar 13, 2016 at 12:10 AM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    I don't see a lift on there. As for tires you could try a wider tire but in 70 series. I believe if you go wider on 75 series tires you may get rubbing issues on turns and articulation.
     
  4. Mar 13, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    tan4x4

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    If you want a better answer about your possible lift, take some better photos.

    Daytime, not night-time.
    - View of front shock
    - View of rear leaf pack (at the axle)
    - View of rear shackle
     
  5. Mar 14, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    Buckoma

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    Doesn't look like a lift, but can't tell for sure. 31x10.5r15 are common tires for an unlifted Tacoma.
     
  6. Mar 14, 2016 at 1:08 PM
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    vern650

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    Looks stock from those pics. 31x10.50s would be about it and would be a bit bigger
     
  7. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    97handmedown

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    You can usually throw a 31 inch tire under any toyota with stock suspension. That size gives you plenty of tire options as well with a 6 ply rating (heavier duty) to resist punctures and stuff off road.
     
  8. Mar 14, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    Scoobarooo

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    I'm running 265/76/16 on my truck and I rubbed. I put some 5100's on there set at .85 and it's pretty good now. Can't tell if you have a lift though.
     
  9. Mar 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    97handmedown

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    Plus I think most "31's" are actually closer to 30.5, unless they're mud terrains. And a 265/75/16 is usually very slightly taller that a "31".
     

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