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4Runner wheels with 285/70R17 KO2'S?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shibbyjeep, May 29, 2016.

  1. May 29, 2016 at 3:56 PM
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    Hey guys I have a set of 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5 wheels I came across of for super cheap a few months ago. I was thinking of getting them powdercoated black and then getting 285/70R17 KO2's to ride on.

    My question is I'm not totally sure all of this will work together? If it wont then I will just sell the wheels rather than getting them coated and go with a different set up.

    Any insight would be helpful.

    Also I am not stock I have a 2014 4WD crew cab with a 3" readylift on it.
     
  2. May 29, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    It should work...I have 4Runner wheels with 285/70r17 on 2.5" Cooper AT3s and I have no rubbing issues...but, I set my lower control arm adjusters to center - front & back - both sides and set my alignment using my Light Racing adjustable upper control arm.

     
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    Bump for some additional comments.
     
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    How is the ride on those load range E AT3s on th 4Runner rims Ed? I run a load range C AT3 in 275/70-17 and like the ride.
     
  6. May 30, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    Mine are 4 ply...I like a lighter weight tire for comfort and mpg.
     
  7. May 30, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    It will work.

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    Ahhhh...P-series. sorry...I assumed. How's the body roll on the p series? are they stiff enough on the road to give you good control?
     
  9. May 30, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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    I love them! Cincinnati roads really suck - pot holes and seams everywhere. I run them at 30 psi in town and barely feel imperfections. On a long trip, I'll air up to 38 for better mpg. Truck roll isn't too bad - but it is a truck. I'll likely go back to 255/75r17 next to shave 9 pounds of weight at each tire but keep the height.
     
  10. May 30, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    I had a set of 255/80r17 Cooper ST MAXX but didn't like the 59 pound per tire weight. They really lengthened stopping distance and took a lot to get turning.
     
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    I sure like the stance. Never really considered going to a 4 ply though. You've got me thinking....
     
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  12. May 30, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    Thank you for the replies. Looks like powdercoating will move forward friday!
     
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    Do you mean 285?
     
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    No.

    The tires on my truck in that picture are 255/80r17
     
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    Good Decision...Post Pictures when you get them on your truck!
     
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    Just got the wheels back today. Had the extra set of lugs done in orange and I have the Toyota emblems off and doing those in orange to match.

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    Is that all powercoating? Hope it holds up....cause that looks sharp!
     
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    Yes all is powdercoated except center caps.
     
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    What did the powder coating of all 4 wheels set you back?
     
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    One of my commercial managers that works for me, his roommate has his own business doing powdercoating so he cut me a deal $40 a wheel and did the lug nuts for free. Also did my YETI cup too.
     

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