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Biggest tire I can fit on a first gen

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by v5ensx, Oct 21, 2021.

  1. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    I'm looking at buying a new set of tires. Currently on 31x10.50r15. I'm very interested on running 40 inch tires on my tacoma with factory 20y/o suspension.

    Anyone done this?

    Thank god it's almost Friday......
     
  2. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    Das it mang

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    really that boring of a thursday for ya, eh?
     
  3. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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  4. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    Everyday is boring
     
  5. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    40's will fit with just a little encouragement from a hammer- just tap everything the tire rubs on until the tire clears. You'll be fine! :anonymous:
     
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  6. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    That's what I thought...
     
  7. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:39 AM
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    The best part is, that Toyota totally overbuilt the lower ball joints and CV axles, so you'll be able to toss a locker in the front diff and wheel the shit outta those 40's without an issue. Be sure to live stream that to FB so all your friends see how sic your truck is. :headbang:
     
  8. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    You'll be fine as long as the wheel offset you're running is -175mm +
     
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  9. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    It will look something like this with the owner pissing all over it

    16445-a95d7d3dc3d61cf537b9e3fbf5889be7.jpg
     
  10. Oct 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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    [​IMG]
    How did that even happen? I could understand shearing a DS, but to break everything holding the rear axle on... must have been quite the ride.
     
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  11. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    40s n tons

    Simple bolt-on
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    That's what I heard. No welding or cutting at all. Comes with 40lbs worth of washer to properly space and extend
     
  13. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    40s go straight tho
     
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  14. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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    Latest kit cones with this bad boy so you can go one and done

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  15. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    Yep. And the kit will come with one of these for me to hang it.

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  16. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:24 PM
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    Wulf

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    Don't worry about the biggest tire, there is no limit. I myself prefer the 59/80R63

    The biggest limitation is MPG as it approaches zero quickly once you get above 42s with stock gears

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    v5ensx

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    :benchpress: go big or go home
     
  18. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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    You don't already have those?

    It's written right here in the #broverlandbrochure :evil:
     
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  19. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:34 PM
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  20. Oct 21, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx [OP] CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    I must have missed it. I'll contact #bad@ssbrolander for a set

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