Mud flaps and tires size

On a 2012 tacoma with a 3 inch lift, can 33s fit with out having to take the mud flaps off

 

Depends on the specific tire size. 255/85-16 is OK if using stock wheel. 285/75-16 will typically need you to remove the flaps and probably cut away some of the fender flare plastic.

 

You will have better luck with low profile flaps like these:
Flexible aftermarket Tacoma mud flaps by Rokblokz

 

i have 33" tires and i had to take the front mud flaps off because they rubbed but the rear mud flaps are still on and no rubbing !!

 

I've got Cooper ST MAXX's 255/85-16 with OME lift and SPC UCA's. I cut down the front mudflaps (a couple of inches by eyeball) and then re-installed. So far so good, I'm running 3.0 caster in front which gives the tires good clearance.

 

just take the mud flaps off if the tires hit them

 

Here's what I did: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mud-flap-relocation-after-cab-mount-chop.433323/

 

Yes