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97 Tacoma 4x4 79K Miles NEW GUY

Discussion in 'New Members' started by policeboss, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:36 PM
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    Greetings! I recently inherited a 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with 79K original miles. Truck was in the family and passed around and now that it needs work I have become the new owner. I have recently replaced the belts and both the master and slave clutch cylinders. Fluids, wipers, breaks have also be done. The tires are in good shape but old and beginning to show some dry-rot. I am thinking of replacing the wheels. There seems to be a lot of wheel-well space, but not sure how much the 2.7lt can handle. I don't really want to put a lift kit on but am looking for wheel and tire recommendations.

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    policeboss, Feb 19, 2019
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  2. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Definitely replace the tires if they have dry rot.
     
    black coffee, Feb 19, 2019
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  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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  7. Feb 20, 2019 at 1:05 AM
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  9. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:04 AM
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    Kerry, Welcome to Tacoma World and congrats on your Tacoma!:thumbsup: I have the 2.7L also great engine . Frank
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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    Id personally recommend the pirrelli scorpion ATR 31×10.5 r 15
     
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    Welcome! Great looking truck!

    IMO, these are the best looking wheels for a vehicle that era
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    Nimble9, Feb 20, 2019
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  13. Feb 21, 2019 at 5:27 AM
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    Welcome! Looks like a solid truck. I’d send it for a professional detailing first to bring that paint back up.
     
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