larger tires?
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SeattleMike
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275/65/17 is the largest you can go on stock rims with no rubbing.
1engineer
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275. If you would use that search function you could get really good info about countless people who have done this and a lot of good tips and tricks too. There are probably 20 threads already on this exact same topic and some were just updated a few days ago. I understand you are new. So am I and searching first before you start a new thread will definitely get more support than just asking a question. Sorta shows you are trying to help yourself first - unless you are one of those people who feel entitled...:wink2:
Johnny Utah
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when you guys say 'no rubbing' obviously you mean no rubbing of the fenders and other trim pieces right? With a bigger tire, there will be less space between the tire and the wheel well/trim/fenders etc. What happens if we have the bigger tires (275s) and we are driving through snow etc, I know when it snows, there is a build up of frozen snow slush, etc on the underside of the truck/trim etc. Are you guys concerned at all that causing problems for the truck? Will the frozen snow + less room between the tire and the car cause any more issues that usual?
thoughts?
Antman
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No..
1engineer
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No, there should be no concern there. Even though there will be slightly less clearance with the larger tires your tires "make" their own clearance during the winter slush and snow. Where I live we get a lot of snow - and a big temperature variation so a normal winter's day could start the morning at 20 degrees, go to 45 during the day and back to 20 again at night. This causes the freezing of slush to form some impressive ice buildup on my vehicle. As I said earlier, the tires will make their own clearance no matter what size they are. The only thing to be careful of is having a sharp rock thrown up into the frozen ice buildup and then maybe cutting a groove in your sidewall during a sharp turn. I have witnessed this only once in my driving career. Rest easy.
Johnny Utah
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alright. thanks for the reply. I mean, of course the tire would still spin and it would still work, i was just wondering how having a bigger tire would add to the complexity of it all.... But, it makes sense.
Thanks Antman as well!
Not sure how "aggressive" you are wanting, but I put on Michelin LTX M/X2 285/70/17's with no rubbing problems at all, until I had the Caster changed to about positive 4.0 to help with the "loose" feel of the steering. It worked, but I had a very slight rub while in reverse, steering locked left or right, on the plastic inner fenders. Loosening a couple of mounting screws from the plastic fenders and then pushing them forward while retighting the screws solved the problem
Now in saying all this, if you get an even more aggressive tire, even though it might be listed as the same size, you might get a bit more rubbing. And depending on your current caster setting etc. etc.
Good luck and stay safe.
ok, I used the search function searched several different topics but couldn't find any pics that were not lifted trucks with different tires. sorry to be a noob but could anyone post me a link? maybe I am not using the search function properly?
KCcarguy
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My truck has 275/70/17s I have only had rubbing once while backing/ turning on a very steep driveway. It's a subtle upgrade, but it does make a difference. My album has pics. Most pics with the 275's, but the one with my garage in the background is with the OEM tires, so you can make a comparison.
The search function takes some getting used to and a little trial/ error. You'll get better with it in time.
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The search function takes some getting used to and a little trial/ error. You'll get better with it in time.
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thanks, I have the exact same ride as you. so your pics were perfect. what did those cost you btw?
Johnny Utah
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also sometimes i find google to be better at searching this thread than the search function on this forum. Basically if you mentioned the word 4runner in your google search the top like 5 links are to this forum..
KCcarguy
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Can't remember exactly. I think $800-1000ish. I would highly recommend Destination AT's. They are quieter than the OEM tires and are firmer/ handle better. I did a lot of research on tirerack.com before deciding.
My advice would be to really take your time and think it over before you purchase. I wonder on occasion if I should have waited until I could afford a lift and bought 285's instead. Before you invest big $$ into new tires, decide if you might want a lift in the future.
Try a search under "275" and you should be able to find more people who've done this. Most either do Destination AT's or BFG AT's. Cooper also makes some 275's but I can't remember the model.
You'll also have to get a higher load-rating in this size regardless of brand so you'll get a firmer ride, which is good IMO.
My advice would be to really take your time and think it over before you purchase. I wonder on occasion if I should have waited until I could afford a lift and bought 285's instead. Before you invest big $$ into new tires, decide if you might want a lift in the future.
Try a search under "275" and you should be able to find more people who've done this. Most either do Destination AT's or BFG AT's. Cooper also makes some 275's but I can't remember the model.
You'll also have to get a higher load-rating in this size regardless of brand so you'll get a firmer ride, which is good IMO.
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Ridin4Runner
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Hankook RF10 275's are the quietist aggressive tires I have owned personally. Truly can hardly hear them, I could not find one, seriously not one bad review on the RF10's. Lots of choices, might want to try the search function once you have a brand or style in mind.
You can see in this thread stock vs Hankook http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/95175-oh-yeah-they-fit-no-lift-275-55-20-heavy-pics.html
You can see in this thread stock vs Hankook http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/95175-oh-yeah-they-fit-no-lift-275-55-20-heavy-pics.html
