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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. Sep 13, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    255/80/17
     
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  2. Sep 15, 2011 at 1:57 PM
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    wait a second...i have front and rear billies, coils, and rear AAL. i haven't installed yet but i am going to this saturday. i am gonna run 285's on my stock rims so do i need wheel spacers?
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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    Yep
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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    omg...i could throw my computer through the wall right now
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM
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    what size do i need to run that set up?
     
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  6. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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    You are going to have trim some plastic and possibly chop and re-weld your cab mounts too btw.

    The 1.25" spidertrax hubcentric wheel spacers are your best bet.
     
    TexasTacoma37, Sep 15, 2011
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  7. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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    is there a walkthrough for the cab mount chop and re-weld?
     
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  8. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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  9. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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    will i need spacers for all 4 corners or just the front?
     
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  10. Sep 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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  11. Sep 15, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    i hate my life right now lol but thanks for telling me this before I spent hours doing the install only to have problems
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    Here is a pic of my ride with 265 on a 3" lift.
    284562_519897435187_97600543_30507504_83_29f920a25840656e03a6539d4f66f335fd77dee3.jpg
     
    04LTtacoma, Sep 15, 2011
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  13. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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    BFG 285s
    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Sep 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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    U only need them for the front but to keep it uniform I got the rear spider trax as well
     
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  15. Sep 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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    I like my almost 3" lift and cheap 255 75 17s!!!

    DSC_0936_bf555d0b00962594120ece8fc95e2bb00b71afa5.jpg

    DSC_0933_18ccdbaee61b94d1f32162e1a66a40bbc4fa42c7.jpg
     
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  16. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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    another comparison for your enjoyment.

    265s
    IMG_20110810_110204-1_b1ed3015962d6368daa253c87226102599529831.jpg
    285s
    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Oct 11, 2011 at 5:55 AM
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    Non biased opinion, but I think 285 and 265's both look good. Maybe it's me being indecisive. I wouldn't want to trim or cut anything when I get the lift. Milage isn't a major concern. Even wih minor trimming I would rather not do it. 285's do look amazing, but even with the 265's I don't think it looks small.
     
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  18. Oct 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM
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    ditto
     
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  19. Oct 12, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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    285/70/17's - only required minor trimming. 3" lift.
     
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  20. Oct 13, 2011 at 7:15 AM
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    Can't make up my mind.
    Currently running stock (street) tires on stock Sport rims: 265/65R17 (30.56).

    The Duratracks I want come either in 265/70R17 (31.61) or 285/70R17 (32.71).

    I have the lift and the Spidertrax spacers so I'm ready for it. Just can't make up my damn mind if the mileage drop (3-5mpg at 70) is worth it. That takes almost 80 miles out of a tank! :(
     
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