Yes, this is yet another T4R lift thread... I have spent what seems like countless hours researching the right lift and tires for my usage/budget/desires/etc. on this site along with others and have settled on the OME kit (Front- OME885/ N140S & Rear- OME895/ N142) from Slee Offroad that should be in early next week. Ben at Slee was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend his services.

The 4runner is a 2006 Limited 4x4 V8 that I bought used a few weeks ago. No pics yet, but it looks the same as member blue2006's rig:


My question is in regards to rather or not I should go ahead and install the lift without tires or wait until I have purchased new tires to go along with it. Since my truck has the oem 18" wheels the BFG AT KO 265/65/R18 tires I am looking at will be close to a grand total after mounting and balancing. I am still not sure these are the tires I will be going with but will need to save up a little more before making this purchase. It would be nice to go ahead and buy/install the spidertax spacers as well even if going with the smaller 31.7" 265 BFG tires over the 275 or 285 since I feel this would also help with the appearance and performance.

Would my truck look awkward with the OME lift and stock Michelin tires until I can purchase the larger tires?? Should I just wait until I have the tires to install both at once? If anyone happens to have any pics of their lifted rigs with stock tires that would be great!

I already have a set budget each month that is quickly blown through with my MX racing hobby and buying this 4Runner has simply shot that budget out of the water. It seems every day I log onto this board I end purchasing something else!! (Terk XM direct, spare tire lock, Platinum 100k warranty, rear diff breather mod parts, front window tint, hitch step bumper, treo phone mount, weathertech floor/cargo liners, engine bay hole plugs, cabin air filters, hitch mounted motorcycle carrier, etc., etc.) I need professional help!!

Thanks in advance for any help,
Paul

I drove around on my stock tires after lifting my runner 3 inches, it was probably a month before I decided on the tires I wanted. Now granted the runner didn't look the best with my wimpy little tires, but it probably wasn't as noticable to other people as it was to me lol.

Thanks for the reply n1r, I appreciate the feedback!

do the lift first and the tires later. this way you can decide on the max tire size you want with or without cutting and trimming.

dan

I concur, lift then tires. I installed a daystar 3" lift and drove it for a few months until I had the $ to spend on tires. I didn't care how it looked cause I knew what it would eventually look like. And look at it know!!

Haha, no doubt! After watching (and hearing) your videos, you have helped lighten my wallet considerably... thanks!

Your welcome

Yepper...lift then tires when your wallet permits.