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New tires for 2017 Off road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 17Toytac, Mar 14, 2018.

  1. Mar 14, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    17Toytac

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    I want to purchase a new set of tires. I want to keep factory rims. I want tall, square shaped tires. Don't mind doing a small body or suspension lift. Don't want the truck to be too high, wife will complain about getting in and out. Also, don't want tires that have a lot of road noise. White letters would be cool. Don't care about mpg. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!!
     
  2. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    PuyallupJon

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    Duratrac!

    The side grip is a plus as well..
     
  4. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    Contra472

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    Wildpeak A/3TW.
    Side walls look great, affordable, and good traction
     
  5. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    255 x 85 x 16 or 255 x 80 x 17, depending on your wheel size.

    33" no lift needed.

    Easy to find in other threads using skinny as a search word
     
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    I second duratracs, lucky me dealership put some on my 18 OR fo free! Not much, if any, road noise. Grip well in conditions I've been in, no snow here though.
     
  7. Mar 14, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    Devil Dog

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    Wow! For free!

    Great deal! My buddy just paid $180 each not even mounted or balanced, i’m considering getting a set of them as well.
     
  8. Mar 14, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    Yea.. before I even test drove I said if I were to buy a new truck (my 17 was getting a new ac unit, it shit out on me) I'm not leaving the lot with factory tires. Lucky me they had the exact truck I wish I bought the first time with the duratracs on it.
     
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    SearArtist

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    255/85/16 is the tire size you seek.

    My recommendation is Cooper S/T Maxx
     
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    9TRDTCO

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    Id recommend Falken Wildpeak
     
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    I 3rd? This lol, i will be putting these on this summer
     
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    I wouldn't do anything more aggressive than an AT tire, AT3 from Cooper is real popular you could do a 235/85/16 that would do it. If road noise is an issue, that is my best bet for you.
     
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    OregontoBajaCA

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    I like my Falken AT3W Wildpeaks.

    They ride smooth and are quiet and affordable while also providing good winter traction if you need it.
     
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    WOW, your guys are awesome! Thank you for giving me a bunch of options. I forgot to mention that I never go off road, except for 1 week a year - Hatteras beach. I don't care about price. I would like the tires to stick out a little bit wider than the wheel wells. Would i want to use a 1.25" spacer, I know it depends on the tire. I really like tall square tires vs. the rounded side wall tires that I see on many tacomas.

    Does anyone have any pictures of a 3rd gen tac with the type of tires that I'm describing?
     
  16. Mar 16, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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    remgu2000

    remgu2000 Keepin' on keepin' on.

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    Not sure what you mean by square. I have 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers with 1.25" spidertrax spacers.

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    BarcelonaTom67

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    @remgu2000 - is that the genuine Toyota Pro grill you have, or one of the aftermarket clones?
     
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    This stock height? Just the spacers? very nice if so.
     
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    G̶e̶n̶u̶i̶n̶e̶.̶ ̶B̶o̶u̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶a̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶d̶e̶a̶l̶e̶r̶s̶h̶i̶p̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶a̶ ̶f̶e̶w̶ ̶b̶u̶c̶k̶s̶ ̶m̶o̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶n̶ ̶T̶R̶D̶p̶a̶r̶t̶s̶4̶u̶ ̶h̶a̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶.̶ ̶D̶e̶c̶i̶d̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶p̶o̶r̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶l̶o̶c̶a̶l̶ ̶d̶e̶a̶l̶e̶r̶ ̶p̶l̶u̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶y̶ ̶w̶o̶u̶l̶d̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶h̶a̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶g̶e̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶d̶a̶m̶a̶g̶e̶d̶ ̶d̶u̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶i̶n̶g̶.̶

    Edit: Sorry I read wrong, you mean the Grill. It's a one-piece clone. I have had it since October or November and no issues.
     
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    Ha! I wish.

    Full OME kit with rear Dakars. (results in ~2.5" lift)
    SPC UCAs
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    Spidertrax 1.25" spacers behind all for wheels.
    Gorilla lug nuts and wheel locks (black)
    17" TRD Pro wheels (from 4Runner)
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