new 2nd gen owner ('07)

Thanks.. did a little search and came up with this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Taco...-Side-Factory-OEM-NEW-2005-2014-/201196325817

 

For the headlights, use

$20 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, 39008, 1 Kit

this. I used it on my 03 and it worked great! They looked 100% brand new.

 

Since I'm buying 17" rims, I'm going with either of those two tires:

$172 Nitto Dura Grappler P265/70R17 113S

https://www.amazon.com/Nitto-DURA-G...88848193&sr=8-6&keywords=nitto+dura+grapplers

or:

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Radial Tire - 275/70R17 121R

https://www.amazon.com/BFGoodrich-A...8&qid=1488848698&sr=1-2&keywords=17"++T/A+KO2

Are there any clearance issues with a tire in the 275 range? I don't plan on a lift or any extensive mods.

Feedbacks appreciated.

 

You might want to stay in the 265 range. I suspect the suspension is sagging a little and you might have some clearance issues. Some depends on the actual tire you decide to run. Some are a little larger than others and the more aggressive tires can have larger sidewall lugs and whatnot. Lots of people run 275's without a lift but some do rub here and there. You will probably be okay with a 275 but I can't guarantee you will not have to trim a few places.

I would stay away from the Notto's. Some people love them but all I have seen wear extremely fast. I have nothing against the BFG KO2. Depending on how aggressive you are looking for you can't go wrong with the Michelin defender ltx m/s. I have those on my wife's car and they are amazing. Now having said all that I have DuraTracs on my truck because I like to look cool. Keep that in mind when taking my advise.

 

Can't beat that.

 

Before you go with this I would look at some aftermarket options at Discount tire or something. This would be a lot to pay for what accounts for stock Sport wheels. Ones that are known to have issues with the finish flaking off and in my opinion are my least favorite Toyota wheel ever.

 

Cut about two inches off the bottom of the front mud flaps also. It will look much nicer.

 

I favor the BFG KO2's just concerned about how long they last on the highway. My intention is to run with 17 x 7.5 rims, so would this be good:

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Radial Tire -LT265/70R17/E 121/118S

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ROTIXD6/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

Ughhhhhhh.. I just pulled the trigger and ordered those.

 

LOL, don't worry about it man. Its your truck. If you like them that is all that matters. I am sure they will be fine.

 

That should be fine but get them at Discount tire. I am sure they will be cheaper plus they have good customer service. And they price match. Be sure you have them swap the TMPS sensor out of your old wheels or you will have a light all the time. From what I know they wear well. I had a set back in the late 90's on my 97 Tacoma and they lasted 80k.

 

Not if the finish starts flaking off.

 

That was a problem on many of these but this wheel is probably mounted on more Toyota's than any other. And the ones that had problems were mostly due to people in high salt areas not keeping them clean after driving on heavily salted winter roads.

 

I assume you are saying those tires are good to go on 17 x 7.5 rims? Thanks for the heads up on the TMPS- hadn't thought about that.

 

Yes they should fit your wheel and truck fine.

 

It's a "dead pedal". On sports cars it allows the driver to use their left foot to brace themselves in the seat during hard cornering/etc--they became popular on many manual transmission cars, even those in which the driver had to worry about being tossed about while maneuvering...

 

Well I bit the bullet and ordered everything. They are on the way now. Everything will be here next week!

 

Congrats. Post some pics when you get everything put on.

 

Will do! Everything will be here by end of tomorrow. Hopefully making an appointment to have tires mounted either Friday or Monday.