35's? ON A 5TH?
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LandCruiser
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Bigger tires will rub, period. Doesn't matter what kind of lift, once you start to stuff them.
If your goal is to articulate to the limits, then 275's are probably the biggest you can go.
If your goal is to articulate to the limits, then 275's are probably the biggest you can go.
bimrunner
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Metaltech ran them when they had their truck. I run 34s and post heavy trimming and once I do a little more rear bumper modification, I probably could run 35s. You may want to look at 34s though because they are only .5" shorter but you can get them narrow enough they cause less fender rubbing and cans pretty much fully stuff and still turn.
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wfo9
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Don't know the answer and doubt that thread on tire fitment is much help for running 35s. It's got some useful general information, but not much for highly modified setups.
I only know that 35s are not easy to run on a 5th gen. It will require more than a 3" suspension lift.
Changing the front bumper changes the equation quite a bit, but I'm guessing 35s would still require a full suspension lift + body lift and some cutting. 34s seem pretty doable and I think I will end up there eventually myself.
Might do a search for guys running 34s and see what it took. I've seen a few on 35s, but they looked more like mall crawlers from what I remember.
For my setup. 17x8 0 offset rims with 285 70 17 Duratracs (33s). 3" lift with aftermarket UCAs. I only had to push the fender liner forward to eliminate all rubbing. But, I hear of others with very similar setups requiring the front body mount to be chopped. So, each truck and setup must be slightly different. I think this is the main reason why the information is so vague. It's a game of mm.
I only know that 35s are not easy to run on a 5th gen. It will require more than a 3" suspension lift.
Changing the front bumper changes the equation quite a bit, but I'm guessing 35s would still require a full suspension lift + body lift and some cutting. 34s seem pretty doable and I think I will end up there eventually myself.
Might do a search for guys running 34s and see what it took. I've seen a few on 35s, but they looked more like mall crawlers from what I remember.
For my setup. 17x8 0 offset rims with 285 70 17 Duratracs (33s). 3" lift with aftermarket UCAs. I only had to push the fender liner forward to eliminate all rubbing. But, I hear of others with very similar setups requiring the front body mount to be chopped. So, each truck and setup must be slightly different. I think this is the main reason why the information is so vague. It's a game of mm.
Jono.ful
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285/70/17 on 17x9 -12 4.5" bs, +4 caster, total chaos uppers and lowers. Had to do the fender liner mod and trim my mud flaps in front of the body mount. I run Goodyear MTR's and rub slightly on the body mount at full lock and full stuff.
Bumpers, lockers, and 4.56 gears are coming this spring, at which point I may up my caster and make a serious go at 35's.
Bumpers, lockers, and 4.56 gears are coming this spring, at which point I may up my caster and make a serious go at 35's.
Bust out your sawzall Rick! The wife would kill me if I lifted hers more and made 35's fit.
Metaltech ran them when they had their truck. I run 34s and post heavy trimming and once I do a little more rear bumper modification, I probably could run 35s. You may want to look at 34s though because they are only .5" shorter but you can get them narrow enough they cause less fender rubbing and cans pretty much fully stuff and still turn.
thanks!!! thats what info i was looking for
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I kept mine mellow. Level the front on 265 Duratracs. Does all the passes I need it to with the family in tow. I just need time to build sliders and skids for it.
LandCruiser
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I did the fender mod and removed the front mud flaps.
BFG's tend to be bigger than the stated tire size and it would be a tight fit.
Blizzaks seem ok.
BFG's tend to be bigger than the stated tire size and it would be a tight fit.
Blizzaks seem ok.
bimrunner
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Depends on which BFG tires. It varies by model. KOs do seem small but KM2 and KM are a little bigger. Also load range makes a difference.
Jeremy556
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Even 34s require a full court press - lift, bumper, UCAs, good caster dialed in, body mount cut, pinch weld cut/hammer, lots of plastic cutting. I would say 35s on something that wheels is going to require (in addition to the above) extended bump stops, body lift, or one of the 6" Taco/FJ lifts that require cutting out and replacing a crossmember.
Have to ask, what trails are you doing that 32-33" tires are holding you back?
Have to ask, what trails are you doing that 32-33" tires are holding you back?
Actually.... I haven't even taken delivery of the runner yet. Waiting for it to come in.
I'm ordering parts already based off some other builds here, (bumpers, wheels , rear springs,) just want to buy parts once. I have down-sized my fleet lately, bought property and built a house but have no garage yet, so for now it will be all "billy bolt-on" stuff.
I'm totally new to these runners but know a little about wheeling:eyebrows:
HOJeepster
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A 285/75/17 is a great alternative to going full out 35's.
