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New tires and rims

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Breadman320, Jun 29, 2021.

  1. Jun 29, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    Breadman320

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    I just purchased some new tires and rims for my 2018 tacoma trd sport rt 4x4. Should i wait to install these until my fox level lift comes in20210629_120451.jpg
     
  2. Jun 29, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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    Why wait - you'll have them all broken-in and rubbed just like you want them in no time.
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    I just spoke to my mechanic. He said unless i dont like my fenders i need to wait.
     
  4. Jun 29, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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    No guts No glory!! :rofl:
     
  5. Jun 29, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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    I've taken the mudflaps off?
    As long as you don't have to TURN, you'll be just fine
     
  6. Jun 29, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    Get the grinder, Sawzall, and sledge hammer. You'll need it, even after fox level lift. Most likely...
     
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    These are actually only about 2 inches taller than orginal wheels so i think ill be good
     
  8. Jun 29, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    What size? I would wait
     
  9. Jun 29, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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    255 70 18, i am going to wait
     
  10. Jun 29, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    I've taken the mudflaps off?
    255/70 will only rub at full turn under hard front end compression, but it sounds like if you are running 18's you don't plan on much offroading anyway, right?
     
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    Not really, as my son said id have a pavement princess...
     
  12. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    I've taken the mudflaps off?
    Then it sounds like your Fox leveling kit will do just fine with no other modifications for your application. Enjoy!
     
  13. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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    Yes its a fox coil over stage 1 level lift. Thank you, i hope it looks good when its all done.
     
  14. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    Looks like you got wheels and not just rimz!
     
  15. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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    I call them tires, i forget sometimes alot of people call them wheels
     
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    You’re going to need a Pedal Commander :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  17. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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    looks good. you should not rub with that tire size even at stock height, unless the offset of the wheels is very aggressive and pushes them out much farther than stock. waiting doesn't hurt either though, if that makes you more comfortable
     
  19. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    Thank you, im going to wait for suspension. I just hate that they said 4 to 6 weeks for delivery
     
  20. Jun 29, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    The rubber part is called a tire. The metal part is called a wheel. A rim is part of the wheel. Just razzing you. They look good! The nittos are great in the sand, but they get loud as they get older.
     

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