Researched bigger tires+lift, but now maybe just stock size upgrade?

kaitlyn2004 · 2020-10-17T04:05:12+00:00

I've got a 2020 4Runner TRD off-road w/ KDSS & Dunlop AT and about 11,000km (6800 miles) and I feel like my mind has been racing all over the place... Upgrading to tires, larger size Looking at lift/suspension options And now I'm thinking I should just replace with 265/70/17 (stock size) Wildpeak A/T3W tires. - I was originally thinking 275/70/17, but the wildpeaks seem above-average size and that a rub might be possible (despite trail4runner saying 275's don't rub!) - Lift lets me put on bigger/taller tires, but then I'm certainly looking at a BMC, messed up speedo, MAYBE safety sense issues, worse fuel economy... and lift doesn't gie me more ground clearance, only taller tires will (and a fender/rear chop would be an easier and cheaper way to improve angles!) - I don't do any "offroading" just hitting gravel and unmaintained roads, but I've been able to get to all the trailheads I've wanted so far (and further than other cars have been able to push) - I've not yet aired down tires, but I wonder/worry if when I start airing down my tires if I'll run into any ACTUAL reduced ground clearance issues.. - Everything I read seems to indicate people want to be putting on the larger tires/largest they can get away with because of the benefits (despite some cons listed above) but obviously people are upgrading and keeping stock tire size? - Save money from larger+heavier tires, lift, possible BMC and put that towards other things I can DEFINITELY use more immediately? - I guess going this way doesn't preclude me from doing diff tires/chop/lift later on... maybe when stock suspension is more worn, when I don't worry as much about chopping "brand new" car, etc. etc...? Any reason I should reconsider my latest idea of just replacing stock size with a better AT winter-rated tire?