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What Size Tires

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 7empest, Jan 25, 2022.

  1. Jan 25, 2022 at 1:21 PM
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    7empest

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    Hi i have a 2011 Tacoma and when I bought it I put a 3 in lift on it. However, someone suggested I put on a wider tire than the ones that were at purchase. Currently I have 285/75r16…because the truck had a smaller r16 on it…I think. At any rate, I bought the 285s 16s because I couldn’t afford new rims at the time, to accommodate want I wanted. So my question is what would be the best size tires and rims should I get? Can anyone help?

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  2. Jan 25, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    Someone tells you to jump off a cliff you gonna jump too?

    285/75R16 is gonna be the biggest you can go without having to do major modification, and you are likely already rubbing the cab mount and pinch weld.
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2022 at 1:45 PM
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  4. Jan 25, 2022 at 3:24 PM
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    Tire size is good. Rattle-can paint the OEM rims black and save some $$.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2022 at 4:15 PM
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    Ah cmon man. Go easy. You’re right…it rubs. I’m just wondering can I go wider and lower? Or what would you recommend?
     
  6. Jan 25, 2022 at 4:20 PM
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    thanks, that’s a good option
     
  7. Jan 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    Best tire size is 37s because yes
     
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    What would you recommend?
     
  10. Jan 25, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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    Leave the 285s and trim what needs to be cut. Good to go.
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2022 at 7:04 PM
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