Danimal
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Debating 275's or 285's... I'm not wanting to lift my 14' T4R SR5 Prem just yet. I've been scouring the forum for pix of stock rigs with 285's. I realize the sizing chart mentions trimming of fender liners and possibly the mud flaps, but wouldn't mind seeing some first hand experience of guys who have gone 285's - no lift - stock rims.....
Not quite what you're after, but I have 285s with a 1.25" front spacer lift. I've not had a chance to try out the mud flaps, I have been running without them so far. They'll need to be heated up and shaped to sit flatter to the inner fender. Even then, I think they could rub.
I've done the fender liner mod to shift it forward an inch or so, and I had to trim the bottom of the front bumper about 3/4" as well.
All of this made it rub-free on the street, but I'm sure I'll have work to do once I take it off road and find any other rubbing.
With all of that said, I don't mind the work. It's a small price to pay for 285s, which I think are a great tire size for the 5th gen. However, it's only a marginal size increase from 275s, which don't require much work. You have to decide how willing you are to make them fit. To me it's no big deal.
Dan








