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    Quick Links: Contemplating lighter wheels 17" Method Standard 301 machined wheels, fitment & lug nuts TRD Wheel size Snow tire question, not taco related Tire Sizing Help Will these wheels and tires work on a prerunner with a 3 inch lift

275/70/18 look so small!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by simonsay, Dec 17, 2013.

  1. Dec 17, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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    so i decided to downsize from a 35x12.5r20 to something a little smaller and went with duractracs 275/70r18

    HOLY SHIT! They look so small..I haven't mounted them yet because Im waiting for my new Method 304 Double Standard rims to show up at my door. But I may have gone too small? about 2 inches height and width. Is it just me? or should I change them before I mount them? By the way, I've got a 6" procomp so Im a little worried they really will look funny on with all that lift.:confused:

    Anyone have a 6" lift with about the same size tire? I know many are trying to go bigger, but I though by going a little smaller I'd save on the price of the tires, price of gas, and price of future repairs.
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    Thanks for all the responses guys! :annoyed:
    I went ahead and mounted them. Doesn't look as bad as I thought.

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  3. Dec 22, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    Looks really good in my opinion :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2013 at 7:57 AM
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    Now that they're mounted, I can't return them and selling them would just be wasting more money than is worth. I'm pretty happy with the size, and may jump up next time around when it's time. I'll tell you what though, definitely no more rubbing issues!
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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    They look great, I think you picked the right size.
     
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    Looks perfect to me!
     
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    It looks good. I have 265/70/17 on mine with a 3" lift, now that looks weird.
     
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  8. Dec 22, 2013 at 9:41 AM
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    Thanks guys. I may end up lowering the back end just a hair to get rid of that forward lean it has now and even it out.
     
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    It looks just right to me, the wheel and tire combo were a good choice. :thumbsup:

    -bigger is not always better.

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  10. Jun 25, 2014 at 9:58 AM
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    I am also doing the exact same thing... I was worried about the size but after seeing your pics I feel good with my decision. The big tires are to much of a hassle and expense... Thanks!
     
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    What is the offset on the rim?
     
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  12. Jun 27, 2014 at 7:53 PM
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    I have a 245/75/16 on mine with a 2.5 in lift...

    But I am pretty sure the wife would divorce me if I bought new tires.. Damn dealership putting new tires on my truck when I bought it so I have only put 6k miles on them so far... Then I have a 4cyl so burning rubber isn't an option.. maybe I can start driving through the dump more often and pick up a few nails haha
     
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  13. Jun 28, 2014 at 9:48 AM
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    I think it looks good with the new 33's. Love those wheels, they were on my short list when I bought my MK6's.
     
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