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Stock distance between tires and fenders.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SkitchOK, Oct 24, 2018.

  1. Oct 24, 2018 at 6:49 PM
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    SkitchOK

    SkitchOK [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey all, sorry if this is a dumb question, but I searched and couldn't find anything quickly enough because I'm lazy.

    Anyways, I bought my 1st Taco last week, a '17 TRDOR DCSB. Whoever had it before me put a PRO grill on it and a toolbox in the back, but other than that it looks to be bone stock, except it seems like it might sit a little higher than a lot of the ones I see.

    Can someone give me a measurement from some 265's to the top of the fender well, or tell me some sort of way I can tell for sure. The tread on my tires is probably a little less than half, so I'm wanting to know if I can go with a bigger tire or not.

    Thanks in advance everyone, and my wife sure loves you all for all the money I'm about to spend since joining this forum!
     
  2. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    M1Awolf

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    Unless it has been lifted the biggest you are going to fit without rubbing is a 265/75/16
     
  3. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Even if it is lifted you are going to rub a little bit with a bigger tire than 265/75/16 or 265/70/17
     
  4. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    SkitchOK

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    Okay, thanks guys!
     
  5. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    How about a pic of the truck. May be able to tell if it’s been lifted.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    SkitchOK

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    If I can get my phone to upload them I will in a few.
     
  7. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    Just want to make it clear, how big can a stock 3rd gen go without a lift.
     
  8. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    In the mean time here is a pic of my truck before the lift with 265/75/16's to give you an idea of what it looks like. I had to remove the mudflaps and still got just a little bit of rub when going over bumps in a turn.

    20170725_172005.jpg
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    265/75/16 or 265/70/17
     
  10. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    SkitchOK

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  12. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    What is the offset on your wheels?
     
  13. Oct 24, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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    -12

    20170725_172038.jpg
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    Looks familiar. I had 17” SCS Ray 10’s that were -10. The negative offsets really effect tire size rubbing.
     

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