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MacLaddy

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I'm wondering what the largest tire size I can fit on my '99 Limited is? I have searched around the forums and seen 265/75/16 as an answer, but I believe that is what comes stock on this 4runner. I have heard that the '99 model sits a bit higher then other years.

I've been offered a set of 285/75/16 tires that are in good shape, and holding them up close they look like they will fit, but I want to be sure.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,
Mac
 
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265-70s are stock. I have 265 75 and they fit with minimal rubbing no modifications. I've never tried the 285s but they are about an inch wider so I don't see it happening on a stock rig unless you're only going straight on flat ground
 
265-70s are stock. I have 265 75 and they fit with minimal rubbing no modifications. I've never tried the 285s but they are about an inch wider so I don't see it happening on a stock rig unless you're only going straight on flat ground

Just eyeballing it I'm pretty sure it can accommodate how wide the tires are. I'm more concerned about the additional height.
 
265-70s are stock. I have 265 75 and they fit with minimal rubbing no modifications. I've never tried the 285s but they are about an inch wider so I don't see it happening on a stock rig unless you're only going straight on flat ground

Didn't realize the 75 represented the height. Learn something new everyday. If they fit on your rig, then I'm pretty sure I can get these on mine.

Thanks.
 
the second part of the tire size (75 in this case) is representative of a percentage of the total section width. In other words a 285/75/16 is a lot taller than a 265/75/16, even thought they're both 75's.

Also fpr the sake of explanation, a 285/75/17 is a good bit taller than a 285/75/16...

hope that helps
 
Didn't realize the 75 represented the height. Learn something new everyday. If they fit on your rig, then I'm pretty sure I can get these on mine.

Thanks.

Like stated above the 75 is not the height, here is a good quote

"Aspect Ratio is the ratio of the height of the tire's cross-section to its width. The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire's width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire's sidewall will be."

To answer the original question 285's can mount too the rim. In some cases, like for my truck, the 285's where rubbing on the upper control arm but thats with my lift that changes the angle of the UCA. In a stock truck the angle should clear the tire.

Now the tires should ride on the street without rubbing but if when you start to turn depending on the tire tread they will rub the plastic valance on the bumper which like in my trucks case even with 4.5" front lift needed to be trimmed.

Now when offroading is where your going to have issues. Without any lift if you start to flex out you are going too rub pretty bad. Even with my 5" rear lift and 4.5" front lift the rear tires will rub the inside of the bumper, its not that bad but without any lift it will be horrible. Also the front i'm sure will also rub at any flex.

So it comes down too, if its for the street only and you can do some cutting they will work.
 
Like stated above the 75 is not the height, here is a good quote

"Aspect Ratio is the ratio of the height of the tire's cross-section to its width. The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire's width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire's sidewall will be."

To answer the original question 285's can mount too the rim. In some cases, like for my truck, the 285's where rubbing on the upper control arm but thats with my lift that changes the angle of the UCA. In a stock truck the angle should clear the tire.

Now the tires should ride on the street without rubbing but if when you start to turn depending on the tire tread they will rub the plastic valance on the bumper which like in my trucks case even with 4.5" front lift needed to be trimmed.

Now when offroading is where your going to have issues. Without any lift if you start to flex out you are going too rub pretty bad. Even with my 5" rear lift and 4.5" front lift the rear tires will rub the inside of the bumper, its not that bad but without any lift it will be horrible. Also the front i'm sure will also rub at any flex.

So it comes down too, if its for the street only and you can do some cutting they will work.

good god man, You're still getting rub with that much lift? I put the 265/75 Duratracs (C) on and I was pleasantly surprised with the clearance I had after a 3" lift. I don't think I'll put 33's on. I'm heading up to the hills there in July and I want to see how everything performs with this set up. It looks to me the 32's should have adequate flex room for odd angles, especially with the addition of the Spidertrax spacers.
 

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