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Wheel and tire info needed: PLEASE!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by gusto11071, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. Aug 10, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    gusto11071

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    Ok, I have a 1st gen Tacoma 2003 Ext Cab and I am planning to upgrade the front calipers and rotors to Tundra Calipers and rotors. I want to buy some 18” OEM wheels what is the correct tire size that I should be using with this setup?
    Btw, I am also going to do a Rear Disc Brakes Conversion at a later time. I don’t want my wheels to be a problem with clearance when I do the conversions. Anyone with information please help
     
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  2. Aug 10, 2020 at 9:25 PM
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    265 60 18 for oem tacoma size, or 265 65 18 for a size up.
     
  3. Aug 11, 2020 at 5:39 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  4. Aug 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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    So it turned out that the REAR DISC BRAKE CONVERSION is going to be from:
    Pro Series II Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit fit 2000-06 Toyota Tundra, 1998-02 4Runner, 2000-04 Tacoma 6 lug.
    This kit uses 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser rear
    calipers, pads, hoses, parking brake shoes and parking brake actuator internals.

    Wow, I did not know that was even possible.
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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    Thanks ! Very Good Info
     
  6. Aug 11, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    I’m just curious why?
     
  7. Aug 12, 2020 at 4:50 AM
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    Why do the conversion? or why upgrade to 18" OEM wheels? BTW, these I found out are 17" OEM Toyota Wheels.
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    The conversion?
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Cause Drums Suck! I hate working on drums. Also rear disc look better and easier to work on. Better stopping power especially when towing.
     
  11. Aug 13, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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  12. Aug 15, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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    Do you think I can run : LT275/65R18 I got a very good deal on a set for the OEM Tacoma Wheels, without having to lift the truck up?
     
  13. Aug 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    I’m going with no.
     
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    Ok, I am gonna stick with the 265/65R18 then, thanks!
     
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    The other deal fell through , but I ended up with a much better OEM deal, these babies should do the trick!
     
  16. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    2 NEW CROSS DRILLED BRAKE ROTORS (REAR)
    1 SETS OF SMD PREMIUM CERAMIC BRAKE PADS (REAR)




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    Rear rotors size: 12.28 inch, 6 lugs x 5.5"

    2003-2005 Lexus GX470

    2006-2009 Lexus GX470


    ALSO FIT:

    Toyota 4Runner 2003 - 2009

    Toyota Sequoia 2001 - 2007

    Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 - 2009


    [​IMG]
    2007 -2009 FJ Cruiser REAR Super Crossed Drill Rotors From CANADA not CHINA
     
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  17. Oct 14, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    These bad boys on a set of 265/65R18 should look pretty good, still working on the REAR e-locker and REAR DISC conversion.
     
  18. Oct 14, 2020 at 3:38 PM
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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Yet dump trucks, school buses, 18 wheelers and many other heavy examples still do just fine.

    True.

    Actual reason. :D

    Best of luck with your project!
     
  19. Oct 14, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    THANKS !!!!
     
  20. Oct 14, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Rebuilt FJ Cruiser REAR Calipers for $60 BUCKS!!!!..............Man I love working on this truck!
     
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