Time for new tires

Hey guys, I have a 2018 Offroad manual transmission. My factory tires are ready to be replaced. I have not done anything really to the truck other than a roof rack. Has anyone worked with their Toyota dealership on upgrading their truck? I would like to get it lifted slightly, some new tires, and maybe have the tires come out a bit. Nothing huge, but I have seen some Toyotas driving down the road that look just slightly modified and I like that look. I would prefer to just go to the dealership and spend the extra money knowing if something doesn't work that hopefully they would honor it. I usually get burned when I try to save a couple bucks going an unconventional route.

 

Most of us have upsized our tires. You don’t need to go through the dealer. You will save a lot going elsewhere.

 

A qualified tire/off road shop is a much better route as the dealer will likely not want to deal with aftermarket parts.
Also prepare for draw backs like lower mpg/performance

 

I bought my wheels through a dealer I found on parts.toyota. I had them installed by Discount, when I bought tires there.

The 1" lift I installed myself. If I had not, the quotes I got from off-road specialty shops were not unreasonable. (Well, 2 of 3 were not unreasonable. 1 was).

I echo not going to the dealer for any aftermarket install. They get a little price gougey. And despite what they tell you, your choice of shop neither "protects" nor voids warranty.




I'd say shop around. You'll be happier with the better selection and way better price in the end.

 

I've initially upgraded to the OEM trd pro 16" wheels on Falcon Wildpeaks - that was a great setup - I'd do it again. As I added weight the wildpeaks proved too soft on the sidewall (they have a heavier weight rating, which should help). I also wanted a light offset (to have the stance widen a bit. The factory wheels have a +11mm offset which means they bring the tires IN about a half inch. I went with a wider rim 8" vs (the stock 7") and a 0mm offset which in total moved my outer side walls out by almost 2". Here's what it looks like (hope it helps):







and with the wildpeaks on stock trd pro wheels:

 

I went 1 size taller on my truck when the OEM Goodyear's gave up. I currently run these Cooper ST Maxx on my OEM rims. I got them at tirerack.com and had them installed by a local tire shop.

 

What kind of driving are you doing? Mostly roads? Trails? If you're still on factory tires I'm guessing you aren't doing any serious off-roading. If you want a high quality tire that's slightly more aggressive then the Michelin AT is fantastic. In fact Michelin is usually the best option for everything except aggressive ATs, MT,s etc.
Search around for pics of trucks with 0 offset wheels; they bring the tires out a bit without being obnoxious or pelting the side of your truck with rocks.
As far as a lift.... That's a whole different can of worms.
Regardless of what you decide I'd find a reputable independent shop. Dealer service departments are rarely accommodating with aftermarket mods.

 

I will second this recommendation for Michelins. No other tire lasts anywhere near as long tread life wise, than Michelins. Only reason I didn't go with them when replacing my OEM Goodyear's, is I wanted a more aggressive tread pattern than they offer. But otherwise, they are the very best.

 

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If your dealer is a you know what they will have a hard time denying any of your warranty work if you over pay them to install an “OEM” lift and all that. But as others here said, you will be spending more than a grand extra to have them do all of it.

 

Having the dealer do to lift will just cost you lots and lots of $$$$. There are lots of places that can do as good a job or better and a lot cheaper. And forget about getting tires at a dealer, again cost lots more and no advantage.
Not sure what you mean by have the tires come out a bit. If you mean you want the tires to stick out a little beyond the wheel well be careful with that, it can cause problems. It addition every time you drive through water or mud it’ll throw it up all over your truck.