max tire size

lt403 · 05-16-08, 08:30 AM

what is the max tire size i can run on a 98 tacoma with an OME 1.5" lift?

cackalak han · 05-19-08, 03:52 PM

With trimming, you could do 255/85 or maybe 285's. Without trimming, I'd guess 275's. Hard to say, because I've seen two trucks with the same lifts and tires, and one would rub while the other would be perfectly fine.

WES1977 · 05-19-08, 05:47 PM

that guy with expeditions west had a write up on his site how to put 33's on it. He hammered the pinch welds. 265/75 fit on my stock tacoma with very little rub so I would go bigger than that. I think that works out to right under 32 inch tire BFG AT

Blackhawk1 · 06-19-08, 10:27 PM

Hi guys. I'm new here and I just got my 6th Toyota 4Runner, a 1997 with V6, 5 speed, and factory locker. My question concerns using different wheels on my rig. I current have the 16" wheels it came with, and therefore the 16" rotors and drums. I kept the 15" alloy wheels and 31" BFG tires from my previous '94 4Runner and would like to use them on the '97. My question is, if I swap out the 16" rotors and drums (which need replacing anyway) and install 15" units to accommodate the 31-10.5-15 set I have, can I still use the 16" 265 tires and wheel on the 15" rotors and drums?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Jetboy · 06-20-08, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk1

Hi guys. I'm new here and I just got my 6th Toyota 4Runner, a 1997 with V6, 5 speed, and factory locker. My question concerns using different wheels on my rig. I current have the 16" wheels it came with, and therefore the 16" rotors and drums. I kept the 15" alloy wheels and 31" BFG tires from my previous '94 4Runner and would like to use them on the '97. My question is, if I swap out the 16" rotors and drums (which need replacing anyway) and install 15" units to accommodate the 31-10.5-15 set I have, can I still use the 16" 265 tires and wheel on the 15" rotors and drums?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Yes, but it would be a stupid move IMO to swap smaller brakes onto a 3rd gen 4runner. Sell the rims/tires and buy some in a 16 or 17. You probably should start a new thread with this question.

As to the OP, I run 265/70/17's without lift on my 96 and have no rubbing whatsoever. They are a full inch taller than the stock 265/70/16's. I think you could probably go about an inch taller, so that'd be like a 285 on a 16 or I'm not sure what they offer in a 17 that is comparable. Or a 235/85/16 if you like em narrow.

Blackhawk1 · 06-20-08, 07:06 PM

Well, Lord knows I don't want to be stupid

While I have seen wilder mods, I can see your point, though it would be dissapointing to get rid of those wheels whose looks I like and and has BFGS is great shape. I will consider that, I did see some wheels I liked at Tire Rack at a good price. If I stick with what I have and get additional wheels, I wouldn't get larger than 16; I'd use them to put on mud or swamper tires.

BTW, I did start another thread on this question. Thanks for the feedback.

YotaLance · 06-27-08, 08:53 PM

Stick with the 265/75/16, cause they will work with less rubbing. I had a 2.5-3 inch lift on mine, and they worked just fine. Just recently switched to a 255/85 and have some definite rubbing. Nothing you can't ignore though.

cackalak han · 07-02-08, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetboy

Yes, but it would be a stupid move IMO to swap smaller brakes onto a 3rd gen 4runner. Sell the rims/tires and buy some in a 16 or 17. You probably should start a new thread with this question.

As to the OP, I run 265/70/17's without lift on my 96 and have no rubbing whatsoever. They are a full inch taller than the stock 265/70/16's. I think you could probably go about an inch taller, so that'd be like a 285 on a 16 or I'm not sure what they offer in a 17 that is comparable. Or a 235/85/16 if you like em narrow.

I agree--do NOT get smaller brakes just to put on 15" wheels. People already have a problem with the bigger rotors warping. 15's would even be worse.

BTW, 265/70/17 = 265/75/16. 285's are 33" tires, which will most definitely rub without major bending and cutting.

WES1977 · 07-02-08, 06:41 PM

265/75/16 w/ bfg AT's I think that they say it's 32". I think it all depends on the companys. I don't rub that often.

05-16-08, 08:30 AM	#1
lt403 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: miami, fl Posts: 231	max tire size what is the max tire size i can run on a 98 tacoma with an OME 1.5" lift? __________________ F. Spira 97LX450, locked, arb winch bullbar, m12000, hanna sliders, ome suspension, cdl, hand throttle, slee skid plate 2001 LX470 (wife's) stock. Transporter for " Splash". National Search Dog Foundation Search and Rescue Dog.

05-19-08, 03:52 PM	#2
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 185	With trimming, you could do 255/85 or maybe 285's. Without trimming, I'd guess 275's. Hard to say, because I've seen two trucks with the same lifts and tires, and one would rub while the other would be perfectly fine. __________________ 2001 Tacoma DC TRD Off-Road

05-19-08, 05:47 PM	#3
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,085	that guy with expeditions west had a write up on his site how to put 33's on it. He hammered the pinch welds. 265/75 fit on my stock tacoma with very little rub so I would go bigger than that. I think that works out to right under 32 inch tire BFG AT __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website

06-27-08, 08:53 PM	#7
YotaLance IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 6	Stick with the 265/75/16, cause they will work with less rubbing. I had a 2.5-3 inch lift on mine, and they worked just fine. Just recently switched to a 255/85 and have some definite rubbing. Nothing you can't ignore though. __________________ 2002 Tacoma Xtra Cab V-6 4wd 2.0 SAWs 2" Toytec Shackles Deckplate Mod ARB Bumper/Warn M8000/Amsteel Line 4xInnovations Sliders Torch Worx Fab Rear Bumper 255/85/16 BFG MT's/Black Wheelers Steelies LockRight Uniden Pro520xl CB w/ Firestik

07-02-08, 06:41 PM	#9
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,085	265/75/16 w/ bfg AT's I think that they say it's 32". I think it all depends on the companys. I don't rub that often. __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website

06-19-08, 10:27 PM	#4
Blackhawk1 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	Hi guys. I'm new here and I just got my 6th Toyota 4Runner, a 1997 with V6, 5 speed, and factory locker. My question concerns using different wheels on my rig. I current have the 16" wheels it came with, and therefore the 16" rotors and drums. I kept the 15" alloy wheels and 31" BFG tires from my previous '94 4Runner and would like to use them on the '97. My question is, if I swap out the 16" rotors and drums (which need replacing anyway) and install 15" units to accommodate the 31-10.5-15 set I have, can I still use the 16" 265 tires and wheel on the 15" rotors and drums? Inquiring minds want to know...

06-20-08, 07:06 PM	#6
Blackhawk1 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	Well, Lord knows I don't want to be stupid While I have seen wilder mods, I can see your point, though it would be dissapointing to get rid of those wheels whose looks I like and and has BFGS is great shape. I will consider that, I did see some wheels I liked at Tire Rack at a good price. If I stick with what I have and get additional wheels, I wouldn't get larger than 16; I'd use them to put on mud or swamper tires. BTW, I did start another thread on this question. Thanks for the feedback.

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