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33" tries on a 3" lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by yotaroader, Apr 8, 2013.

  1. Apr 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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    yotaroader

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    I'm having trouble Deciding if I want 33" A/T
    Or if I just want 265/70/16 M/T's if any one out there has 33"s on
    There tacoma's, how much power do you lose and
    Dose it rub?.. I'm mostly concerned about the amont of power
    And MPG ill lose..
     
  2. Apr 8, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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    xaqori

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    It rubs. According to what I've read, a CMC is probably necessary and so is trimming. Power loss shouldn't be too bad - mpg...maybe.
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2013 at 8:59 PM
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    bullaculla

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    Why not 265/75/16?
     
  4. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:01 PM
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    If you want to keep your mileage and power, but also want to dramatically improve your off road capability, go with an All Terrain tire at 265/75/16. No rub, and I've never gotten stuck with my BFG All Terrain KO's.

    Good luck :thumbsup:
     
  5. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    DSully72

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    what I was going to say. that's what ill be doing. walmart sells a goodyear wrangler authority. on here ive heard nothing but good reviews. If I have the money I think ill be going with these...
     
  6. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    92LandCruiser

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    I think it's been done.
     
  7. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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    bullaculla

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    Same here :)
     
  8. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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    Traction120

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    285/75 no trimming, just removed the flaps. Just a tad bit of rub flexed full lock.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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    Oh and -2/3 mpgs
     
  10. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM
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    3" Pro Comp Lift, All Pro front bumper and expedition leaf springs, ATI 50gal fuel transfer tank.
    Im running 33x12.50x20 mud grapplers with a 3in lift. I can tell that i lost some power but i can still pull my 3000# boat trailer around without any problems. I get ~18 mpgs.

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  11. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    3" Pro Comp Lift, All Pro front bumper and expedition leaf springs, ATI 50gal fuel transfer tank.
    Oh and my 33's rub big time. i had to chop my cab mounts and do a lot of trimming. They still rub on my uca's when flexed.
     
  12. Apr 8, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    33's on 3 inch with no trimming and zero rubbing. Do it man!!!
     
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    What about the narrow 33's like the 255/80/17 or 255/85/16 and a 3in lift, rub or no rub????
     
  14. Apr 8, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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    I've got 33"s and 3" lift with minimal rubbing on upper control arms and a bit of rubbing on my frame rails. Haven't rubbed on cab mounts yet.

    On another note. I'm not one to yell at people when they ask over asked questions without searching but come on. There must be 2500+ threads on this site regarding 3" lifts and 33" tires. This lift and tire combo are common as hell do a quick google search.
     
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    I wish i would have done a little more research on this site before i bought my wheels. I love my 33's and i won't put anything else on my truck even in the winter where my mud grapplers are not so good. But i messed up and bought a pro comp lift thinking i would save some money (don't do that). The aal was junk the first time i dropped a trailer on my hitch. I have since added the all pro expedition leaf springs. As for the front, I am waiting for all pro to come out with their stock length LT kit.
     
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    I don't think there's such thing as a stock length LT kit.
     
  17. Apr 9, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    I'm running 255/80R17 and have 0 rubbing even when stuffed.
     
  18. Apr 9, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    I have a 3" lift with 285/70/17 BFG A/T tires. It only rubs at full lock in reverse. I still get 18-19 mpg.
     
  19. Apr 9, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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    i used to have a 3" spacer lift with 285/70/17 nitto trail grapplers and had no rub..just removed mud flaps...
     
  20. Apr 9, 2013 at 1:35 PM
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    I run 33" skinny tires 255/85/16. Zero rub and my lift has sagged to about 2" front. New Icon colilovers will solve that when they arrive. I love these 33's. Definitely a good option. I don't need all that wide tire rotating mass, but I have the height of a 33" tire to help offroad.
     

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