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I want to put 275/65 /r18 on my 2009 Tacoma 4x4

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Toy4x4ever, Apr 21, 2016.

  1. Apr 21, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    Toy4x4ever

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    Hello all,
    I have a 2009 Tacoma 4x4 with 275/55/r18 size tires and I want to put 275/65/r18 on it. My question is will I need to put a lift kit or level kit to keep it from rubbing and if so will I need to put it on the front and rear?
     
  2. Apr 21, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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    kingston73

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    Just wondering, why 18 inch wheels? Not planning on off-roading ever?
     
  3. Apr 21, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    That's over a 2" increase. Pretty big jump. I would say you should bring the front up a bit to keep from rubbing.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2016 at 4:11 PM
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    18" BBS is what I got on them when I bought the truck, because I liked them better than the stock rims.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    Toy4x4ever

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    I did see the chart/overlay and I have read that 265/65/r18 won't rub but the 275/65/r18 are a bit cheaper so didn't know if they would clear or not. If it did need to be lifted do you think just a two inch lift on the front would work?
     

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