Any lifted 4Runners with stock tire size?

[Arishtat]

This is what my 4Runner looks like at the moment:



My friend and I installed a Toytec 3" lift kit on it with heavy duty spring so it's currently sitting about 5" higher than it used to. New wheels and tires are on the way as of today.

 

[Rockdoc1]

This is what my 4Runner looks like at the moment:



My friend and I installed a Toytec 3" lift kit on it with heavy duty spring so it's currently sitting about 5" higher than it used to. New wheels and tires are on the way as of today.

Wow thats a lot of lift! How long did it take you to install?

 

[Arishtat]

Wow thats a lot of lift! How long did it take you to install?

It’s artificially high. I bought my kit with heavier springs to accomodate future modifications. By the time I’m done adding weight to it the truck should end up sitting 3-3.5” higher than stock.

Initial installation took about 9 hours. I had the benefit of access to a lift (and the lift’s owner who was really the lead installer, I mostly did what he told me and took care of the ancillary stuff) which made things significantly easier. If we had to do it on just jack stands I’d estimate another 3-4 hours and getting the new springs into the rear would have really sucked. As it was we ended up employing spring compressors, jacked the opposite side of the suspension up and I applied downward pressure on the brake disc while my friend guided the spring home.

Post install i drove it straight to a tire shop for an alignment. Anyone considering a lift should plan this into the installation because the lift will definitely alter your front suspension geometry.

Finally after giving the new suspension a day or two to settle we adjusted the front coil springs to restore the ~1” factory rake which means that the truck won’t “squat” when loaded.


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[chrismind]

This thread helped me out, because I was wondering the same thing. But now I can contribute.

3"/2" lift with 265 grapplers and spidertrax. It'll work until these are worn out. Then I'll go up to 275 or 285s and new wheels.

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[micgriz]

I was also in the same dilemma as far as should I spend the money and get one size bigger tire or just let these wear out. I think it looks fine, my son on the other hand thinks I should spend about another 3 grand on rims and tires,I think I will wait.

 

[BlueRidge77]

Bilstein 6112s (6th clip) and Dobinsons C59-599 rear springs with 5100s.

Rears I'm getting 1.5" instead of the 1"ish advertised. Working with Dobinsons to figure out the issue.

stock sized Falken wildpeaks

Did you ever get the 1.5” vs 1” figured out and settled? I’ve been reading in the Dobinsons forum about others netting greater lift in the back than advertised...

 

[c10bonanza]

I was also in the same dilemma as far as should I spend the money and get one size bigger tire or just let these wear out. I think it looks fine, my son on the other hand thinks I should spend about another 3 grand on rims and tires,I think I will wait.

Looks good. How much (and what type) of lift are you running?

 

[micgriz]

I'd say about 2.5". Complete OME885 lift with shocks and coils in rear. It really helped the noise dive and body roll.

 

[skinny420]

3/2.5" Toytec BOSS w/ stock KO2s

I had Toytec BOSS 3" front 2.5" rear installed. Am going to keep my stock sized KO2s.

 

[jagsr71]

Late to the party.

* 265/70R17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
* Wheeler’s (Eibach) Off-Road and Spring T13 Rear Coil Spring Pair
* Spidertrax 1.25 Wheel Spacers
* King Front/Rear 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers

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[DeepSea]

I think this is a hard question to answer because you are using two different tire sizes...

I do not have a 5th Gen (yet) but concerning tires have some opinions....I have never owned a car - seriously. My first vehicle was a Chevy K5 Blazer that I wheeled the living crap out of....from there I owned nothing but Chevy 4x4 pickups, another K5, Jeep TJs, Jeep WJ, Jeep XJ, and a 3rd Gen 4runner.

When it comes to mud tires vs all terrains....if you do not regularly go in the mud, like REAL mud, you do not need mud tires. I grew up in OH/PA and mud was all the rage and I loved it (still would if I had it nearby and an old truck to beat on). But mud tires howl like a ticked off dog on the highway and can deafen your conversation or music, when they are new some may not seem that bad but eventually they will be noisy. they can also give you an annoying vibration as they wear, or steering wobble and balancing issues. They are not great in rain or snow compared to an AT. I mean like from my experiences no comparison, if you live somewhere it rains and snows alot, mud tires are NOT ideal. They do not turn as well nor stop as quickly, and often leaving a stop sign or traffic light if you are not in 4 wheel drive they will break lose unless you gently roll off the line. I do not remember exact mileage, but even beating on BFG ATs I could get 40-60k miles, with mud tires I bet I get half that. And yes they hurt mpg, if they are heavier, if they have more resistance due to gnarly tread, they can hurt gas mileage.

Now some people might blast me, but that is my experience in 25 years of driving only 4x4s. I've had the old school BFG MTs, Goodyear MTRs, Baja Claws, BFG KM2s....and yes I thought they were so cool, looked so sweet, and when I was younger I actually liked the howl going down the road. In the woods they were awesome, and on rocks they do well.

BUT in my 40s now I actually prefer ATs and next time I am slapping on tires I want to try the more mild ATs like perhaps the Toyo. I have Fun Countrys now and they are ok, but I am sure Toyos will be quieter and maybe better mpg. The new BFG ATs look nice too. Lots of options.

Mud tires look so bad a$$...and I still rubber neck when a nice lifted 4x4 with mud tires passes me, and the sound of their tires gives me a good smile. But these days I want a mild AT that lasts twice as long, is better on the highway, in the rain, and the snow...and can still do rocks and light mud quite well.

Whether you save money on gas mileage or not, you most certainly will have much longer tire life with a good all terrain hence saving lots of money long term with a vehicle you might keep forever like a Toyota.

AGREED 100% with this and I will also be going the AT route with mild lift on my new 4R (Selling my 15' Trail for 18' ORP). MPG and ride quality suffer the most with larger size tires. I personally think the 265/70 size look great but some tires obviously look better than others because the tread pattern, their true specs and wheel width/offset/BS.

:cheers:

 

[Kdawg]

[MENTION=101423]jagsr71[/MENTION] any rubbing with this setup?

Late to the party.

* 265/70R17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
* Wheeler’s (Eibach) Off-Road and Spring T13 Rear Coil Spring Pair
* Spidertrax 1.25 Wheel Spacers
* King Front/Rear 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers

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[sag19]

5100s 1.75 up front with wheelers top plate spacer for maybe 2.25? Lift. Wheelers T13 springs in rear. Stock size tires.

 

[dajosh]

Bilstein 5100’s front and rear. Fronts set to 1.75”, Eibach 1” rear springs, SCS F5’s and 265/70r17 BFG KO2’s.

 

[jagsr71]

[MENTION=101423]jagsr71[/MENTION] any rubbing with this setup?

Zero rub. Love it!

 

[OCTT4R]

In case anyone is looking for more recent pics of a 3” lift with stock wheels and tires. 2019 SR5 4x4. I do plan to put bigger tires on once I get some good use out of the stock tires. 3” isn’t too drastic so the stock wheels and tires still look okay.

 

[Stephencovar]

This thread really helped me solidify getting 265’s. I don’t want to deal with my speedometer being off or potentially rubbing.

 

[a2marian]

Here's my before and after picture. Mods are in my signature - 6112s set at 5th clip both sides.

 

[Stephencovar]

Since the stock tires are 265, when it comes to PSI, does everyone just run what is recommended in the door jam when upgrading their tires to, let’s say, KO2 265/70/17?


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[SpeedyKevin]

2" lift with stock size Wildpeaks