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Tire upgrade on stock suspension

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jasg614, Dec 21, 2017.

  1. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    jasg614

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    I have a '17 TRD Sport - I'm installing some Fox 2.0 performance shocks and raising front 2" just to level truck (no lift). Wanted some advice on what tires I can go with, either the 285 70 R017 or the 275 70 R17... I want to keep OEM wheels (17's). Will 285's rub? Will 275's look too small?

    This is my everyday vehicle but want to have some fun with it in the desert.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    No offense but this is a topic that is beaten to death on here and there are so many threads on this already. I suggest you try the search function.

     
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  5. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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  6. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    That's such a great gif :p

    Also, welcome to TW OP!
     
  7. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    285s on stock wheels could result in the tire rubbing the upper control arms.

    Running wheel spacers will solve this but subsequently cause worse rubbing in the cab mount area and front fender flares (lower inside portion)
     
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    Holy cow, pin this to the main board. After searching and scrolling, this one post made things crystal clear for me. Thanks, @Skell.
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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    It's at the very bottom of the page, just scroll down. You're welcome! Everyone is new at some point.

     
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  10. Dec 21, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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  11. Dec 21, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    Take some measurements. The front is only 1" lower than the back not 2 inches.

    G.
     
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