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3inch with 265/75/16

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BassTacoma, Jan 11, 2014.

  1. Feb 2, 2014 at 8:55 PM
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    cheeseit

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    w/265's. Personally I think the tires looked a bit too small. It might have just been the non aggressive tread though.
     
  2. Feb 4, 2014 at 6:50 PM
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    Nah- Your truck looks great-- but after looking at so many aggressive at and mt tires the bfg ta/ko's do look kind of domesticated. I have run those tires, and really liked them, but not for my snowy & icy commute.

    I checked out your build thread--the truck looks like it's on steroids now! :D
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    See build! I cant waitto run spacers. But I like my tire size due to daily drive of 80 miles
     
  4. Feb 6, 2014 at 3:50 PM
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    I read through your build-- sweet 1st gen! It makes me miss my reliable old '01. I tried not to sell it, but I just had to have the money for a down payment on my new one. :(
     
  5. Feb 18, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    Putting my money where my mouth is. 265/75 R16 Kelly Safari TSRs

    The lift is more like 2.5"... :rolleyes:

    With this size tire the v6 will still run like a scalded dog-

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  6. Feb 18, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    I went 265 for the same reason as most. No worries about rubbing when wheeling, more practical for daily driving, cost of tires, and 4.0L still feels ballsy.:D

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  7. Feb 19, 2014 at 7:05 AM
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    OEM diameter tire keeps the speedo correct (well, as much as plausible)
     
  8. Feb 19, 2014 at 7:10 AM
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    Crappy picture but you get the idea. 265/75r16 dynapro atm. I like the look of a 265 especially if its a mudder. I rock the AT's

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  9. Feb 19, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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    Love to hear how you justify this statement..........
     
  10. Mar 29, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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    Were those with 16" rims or 17"?

    If you stay with 265's what is the consensus on rim size - 16" or 17" rims.

    I want 16" rims, but if I decide to go to 285's I would have to get 17's because the tire I like doesn't come in a 16" 285. I like the Toyo AT II's. They only make the 285 in an LT not a Pmetric size for the 16.
     

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