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I have a 2017 Tacoma SR5 looking to lift

Discussion in 'New Members' started by darith69, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. Mar 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM
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    darith69

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    I would like to know how high i would need to lift my truck in order to get 22" rims? Any ideas?
     
  2. Mar 23, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    3’ motofab leveling kit 285/70r 17 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires 17’ XD Series Gladiator wheels
    I have 285/70r17 tires on mine with a 17 inch wheel and mine fit with a 3 in level. What size tires might be the deciding factor.
     
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    why the heck would you want 22's on a pickup? :confused:
     
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    Overall diameter is what matters, not just the wheel.

    Wheel specs (width, offset) matter greatly.

    BTW, lift doesn't really create much clearance, if you look at the rear arch of the front wheel well in relation to the tire diameter thru the horizontal centerline of the hub, you should see why.

    Lastly, how you use the truck matters greatly. Wanting to look pretty at the mall is different that actually using it as an off road truck.

    OBTW, we have full blown suspension and wheel/tire forums too. Lots of research material.
     
  7. Mar 23, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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    I want it to look awesome I don't plan on taking it off-roading just looking for ideas on how to raise her up some and what rim size would look the best.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    In order for 22’s to look good you need a 35” OD tire otherwise it looks like MTV pimp my ride.
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    What about 20's?
     
  11. Mar 24, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    Thanks everyone for all the welcomes
     
  12. Mar 24, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    If you go to 20’s I wouldn’t go any smaller than 33” tire like a 275/60R20 this is common size on full size trucks. Ford Raptors come with 35” tire but only a 17” rim.
     
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    What look do you really want?

    "Off road" look - 16 or 17" rim, 32 or greater tire.

    "Urban street truck" look- 20-22" rim, highway treads

    "Energy drink/tap out/brodozer" look- 375/45R22's
     
  14. Mar 24, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    I am looking for Urban street truck look. LEDs and loud music..:rockband::rimshot:
     
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    Why lift for 'urban'?

    Drop and tuck it.
     
  17. Mar 26, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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  18. Mar 26, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    Thx for the Welcome
     
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    No just some really cool black rims all black with LEDS
     

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