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POLL: 3 inch lift .... With 265s or 285s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TOYOTA 09, Aug 19, 2011.

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What looks better/ is better for a three inch lift? And why?

Poll closed Sep 18, 2011.

  1. 265s

    63 vote(s)
    22.7%

  2. 285s

    215 vote(s)
    77.3%
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  1. Aug 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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    Wow, that is a great lookin rig, nice work.
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    Quote: Wow, that is a great lookin rig, nice work.

    Thanks, chadderkdawg.
     
    PCHearn, Aug 23, 2011
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  4. Aug 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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  5. Aug 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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    what are the 275s are 275/75 or 275/70...
     
    deltaboy19, Aug 24, 2011
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  6. Aug 24, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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    275/65/18
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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    What do you mean 265's were stock? I'm running stock on 245's
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    He has the TRD Sport.
     
    Blacktacoma23, Aug 24, 2011
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  9. Aug 24, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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    I would say 285 for sure... it just looks so much better! I am running Fox CO 3 inch lift with Duratracs. A little rubbing when full clock in reverse. Nothing bad at all. Off roading is never an issue.


    [​IMG]

    P1020782.jpg

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    TacomaMtnMan, Aug 24, 2011
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  10. Aug 24, 2011 at 11:17 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    1 truck looks sick!
    2 you should come wheelin with us sometime, check out the Colorado B.S. thread
     
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  11. Aug 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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    I may have to do that. :). My fav trail is St. Vrain between Nederland and Estes Park.
     
    TacomaMtnMan, Aug 25, 2011
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  12. Aug 25, 2011 at 12:20 PM
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    i've ran 265's and 285's with my 3". started with 265s then when it was time to get new tires upgraded to 285s.

    When it's time to buy tires again, I'll be going back down to 285's.

    The ONLY thing better about the 285's (for me) is that they look beefier. With the 265's I got better mileage, no power loss, and no rubbing. The 265's performed just as well as the 285's off road. The rubbing is the main issue for me. I did some minor trimming to make on-road driving just fine, but without seriously hacking up my front end I will not eliminate rubbing while offroad. It sucks.
     
    MyToyTaco, Aug 25, 2011
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  13. Aug 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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    I have 285s with my OME lift and only rub in reverse at full turn also.

    285s really do match well to a 3" lift on these trucks.
    [​IMG]
     
    tacoman_KC, Aug 25, 2011
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  14. Aug 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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    just got my 265-75-16s... 33" on stock wheels

    edit: tires are actually 31.65" so they would be considered 32s!" damn, don't know how i messed that up!

    [​IMG]
     
    TightShirts, Aug 30, 2011
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  15. Aug 30, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    265/75/16 are 32's
     
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  16. Aug 30, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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  17. Aug 30, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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    wut
     
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  18. Aug 30, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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    I'm a fan of the 285's myself
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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    285's

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  20. Aug 31, 2011 at 4:10 AM
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    I went with 265s for the gas milage... and they don't look that bad, especially with the duratracs, they look bigger than they are.

    I love the look of 285s, but don't wanna take the hit.
     
    StandingCow, Aug 31, 2011
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