3" lift with stock tires?

[SFL_driver]

3" lift with stock tires?

Would this look ridiculous? Thinking about putting on a lift (since that has to come before larger tires) and I don't feel the need to get rid of my stock tires yet. I plan on putting on Cooper St MAXX 255/80/17 in about 6mo-1yr.

Thanks for input, and pics if possible.

Edit: I could also just set the suspension at a lower height for now- maybe 1.5-2 inch. I plan on running Toytec Boss with SPC UCAs.

 

[ToyoDriver]

 

[1engineer]

Would this look ridiculous? Thinking about putting on a lift (since that has to come before larger tires) and I don't feel the need to get rid of my stock tires yet. I plan on putting on Cooper St MAXX 255/80/17 in about 6mo-1yr.
Thanks for input, and pics if possible.

Why would you think lift has to come before tires?

 

[Net4n6]

Would this look ridiculous?

Yes. I know it first hand. I had stock on for less than 1 week.

 

[MarkamisPrime]

Would this look ridiculous? Thinking about putting on a lift (since that has to come before larger tires) and I don't feel the need to get rid of my stock tires yet. I plan on putting on Cooper St MAXX 255/80/17 in about 6mo-1yr.

Thanks for input, and pics if possible.

I don't think it would I'm running 265/70s right now on my 3in toytec lift and am only planning on going with 265/75.
There is a thread in here with plenty of pictures and long discussion about lifting and keeping stock wheel/tire set up

 

[SFL_driver]

Why would you think lift has to come before tires?

I don't believe 255/80/17 would fit with a lift. Am I wrong? And if they did, wouldn't that look ridiculous as well?


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[1engineer]

I don't believe 255/80/17 would fit with a lift. Am I wrong? And if they did, wouldn't that look ridiculous as well?


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Lifting will only help tire clearance when the vehicle is sitting still. If you lift it 3" and you are driving off road and the suspension compresses 3" then you are right back where you started from! So if you lift it to clear the tires at rest then you had better be doing it for looks and mall trips only. You seem concerned about looks. Is that the primary reason you are lifting? If so, you can get a spacer lift for under a hundred bucks and then you can go buy tires.

 

[SFL_driver]

Lifting will only help tire clearance when the vehicle is sitting still. If you lift it 3" and you are driving off road and the suspension compresses 3" then you are right back where you started from! So if you lift it to clear the tires at rest then you had better be doing it for looks and mall trips only. You seem concerned about looks. Is that the primary reason you are lifting? If so, you can get a spacer lift for under a hundred bucks and then you can go buy tires.

The only reason for lifting is more clearance and improved approach/departure. I'm intending on building a overlanding/camping rig. Hence the 255s and not 285s.
My though is that if I put a 255/80/17 on with stock suspension then I will rub on turns (since the contact point would be more towards the center of the wheel than it would if the frame was 3" higher). I'm also concerned rubbing in the wheel well when flexing.

 

[1engineer]

The only reason for lifting is more clearance and improved approach/departure. I'm intending on building a overlanding/camping rig. Hence the 255s and not 285s.
My though is that if I put a 255/80/17 on with stock suspension then I will rub on turns (since the contact point would be more towards the center of the wheel than it would if the frame was 3" higher). I'm also concerned rubbing in the wheel well when flexing.

Again, if you can't clear at stock height then when you flex it will rub.

 

[3wbdriver]

I'm still rocking 265's at 2" and have no intention of upsizing in the near future. In fact I just bought my 2nd set of tires this year. This is pre-Bushwacker and CBI bumper from early last year.

 

[SFL_driver]

Again, if you can't clear at stock height then when you flex it will rub.

Yes, I agree


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[SFL_driver]

I'm still rocking 265's at 2" and have no intention of upsizing in the near future. I fact I just bought my 2nd set of tires this year. This is pre-Bushwacker from early last year.

Thank you for posting the picture. This is exactly what I needed to know.


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[ds4runner]

The only reason for lifting is more clearance and improved approach/departure. I'm intending on building a overlanding/camping rig. Hence the 255s and not 285s.
My though is that if I put a 255/80/17 on with stock suspension then I will rub on turns (since the contact point would be more towards the center of the wheel than it would if the frame was 3" higher). I'm also concerned rubbing in the wheel well when flexing.

I'm running 255/75/17 on stock height. No rubbing


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[1fast_e]

Stock tires at 2.5in

 

[Saxainpdx]

Toytec BOSS Ultimate lift with upgraded 2.5 front coil overs set at factory 2.5" lift with stock tires(until tomorrow when I get my new wheels and tires). Going with 18x9" wheels and bfg ko2's @ 285/65-18

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[Jhalko]

I'm still rocking 265's at 2" and have no intention of upsizing in the near future. In fact I just bought my 2nd set of tires this year. This is pre-Bushwacker from early last year.

Would look so much better with 285's...

:hurt:

 

[3wbdriver]

Would look so much better with 285's...

:hurt:

After I make my next million and can get 9" wide wheels so I can remove the spacers. Or, probably ain't happening! :flypig:

 

[MisplacedTexan]

I went up 3 inches on stock sized tires, and have no real plans to go with a larger tire anytime soon....maybe when this set wears out. Maybe. Main reason for the lift was to get my front end back up after a bumper and winch, and help a little in the mud ruts.

I thought it may look a little funny, but it doesn't really. I'd throw a picture up but Imgur's still down after yesterday.

 

[KingFarook5thGen]

I'm still rocking 265's at 2" and have no intention of upsizing in the near future. In fact I just bought my 2nd set of tires this year. This is pre-Bushwacker and CBI bumper from early last year.

Yes! Had the same query as the OP. Your photos and Info. were super helpful. Thanks!

 

[billnourse]

2 1/2" Toytec Ultimate with stock sized tires on stock wheels. No speedo corrections needed, no loss in gas mileage, no rubbing. A 285 only gives 1/2" more ground clearance.

I am more interested in the function of the vehicle rather than just looks, but I personally think it looks fine. Most people that see it and comment on it think so also.