Running 255 80r17s? Come on in

[Berty_K]

What's your suspension setup?

There's a lot of scattered information on people with this tire size. Would like to make a consolidated thread.

I'm wondering if I can pull this off with a 2.5" lift over OEM height (hub to Fender 21 front, 19 rear).


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[Sonnystile]

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I’m only looking for 255/75r-17 though.

I’ve got the 2.5”/1.5” Daystar on factory Xreas.


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[Fern]

I have OME 885 in the front and superflex in the rear and I am running that size tire on stock 2012 rims. I just had to push the liner forward to eliminate rubbing. I still haven't flexed the suspension though.

 

[Berty_K]

I have OME 885 in the front and superflex in the rear and I am running that size tire on stock 2012 rims. I just had to push the liner forward to eliminate rubbing. I still haven't flexed the suspension though.

Any idea how much lift you're running? If not, a center hub to fender measurement would be terrific.


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[Fern]

Any idea how much lift you're running? If not, a center hub to fender measurement would be terrific.


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22" on driver's side, 22.5" on the passenger's side from fender to center of wheel.

 

[Roamed YT]

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I’m only looking for 255/75r-17 though.

I'm in the 255/75R17 camp...

Daystar 2" spacer lift on new Monroe RoadMatics in the front and Delco springs and 5100's in the rear.

I have more than 1/2" extra space at full lock so I suspect I wouldn't have issue on a 255/80 either.

Measurements are 22" in front and 24" in rear from hub to fender. I keep waiting for things to settle...

 

[hinmo24t]

i run 255 75 17 on oem FJ wheels. 5100s/OME 883/895e (no spare in pic)



no rubbing

 

[HyperMike]

I'll add my $0.02 here!

I'm on 255/75/R17 Duratracs on TRD Pro 17" wheels (different offset from stock 18" wheels). I initially had these on a completely stock 2008 Limited and all I had to do was move the front wheel liners forward a few inches and remove the front mud flaps to eliminate all rubbing. I even did some moderate off-roading with this setup and had no issues.

I'm now on Bilstein 6112/5160's with a small lift in the front (approx. 1.5") and of course have no rubbing with this setup either.

Cheers!

 

[Fern]

That's right. I also had to remove my front mud flaps also.

 

[Berty_K]

22" on driver's side, 22.5" on the passenger's side from fender to center of wheel.

I'm gonna be about a half inch lower than you at 21.5/22.

Howuch clearance you do you have? Also, are you running aftermarket UCAs?


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[grave]

Posting. I’ve got Eibach shocks & springs and will be going the 255/80/17 route for my next tire. Hoping some good info and photos come out of this thread.

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[Berty_K]

Check out [MENTION=173894]cbelisle[/MENTION]'s build thread here. Appears to have been able to pull off 255 80r17 with just a 2.5 lift.

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[Berty_K]

255/80/17 Owners Experience | Page 3 | Tacoma World

Post 46. Someone fit them with 2-2.5 inches of lift

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[Fern]

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This is the best I can do. I am computer illiterate. Somebody help me out please.
Thanks

 

[Fern]

I'm gonna be about a half inch lower than you at 21.5/22.

Howuch clearance you do you have? Also, are you running aftermarket UCAs?


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Stock UCA's so I am only getting 1 degree of caster. Steering is kinda twitchy, so I eventually will get get some UCA's. Just haven't decided on which ones. I want the JBA's but not sure if they will rub. Clearance from where? I have a couple inches from the body mount and maybe an inch from the front fender.

Another pic

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[cbelisle]

Check out [MENTION=173894]cbelisle[/MENTION]'s build thread here. Appears to have been able to pull off 255 80r17 with just a 2.5 lift.

*Fred_Runner Build*

What wheels/UCA's do you have?

If i were to do it again, I'd get SPC UCA's so i could run 4-5* caster and not have to use spacers with my +15mm trail wheels. This setup won't require a BMC either. I have JBA UCA's at 5* and while they are great, they stick out a bit further so I had to install .75" wheels spacers in order to clear them, and now I'm very close to having to do a BMC. All I've done as of now is removed the mud flaps, pushed the fender liner forward, and trimmed a bit of the lower front fender.

 

[ATOWN4R]

255/80/17 on fj wheels w/ a cornfed 3/2 spacer. Only rub in reverse at full lock. I haven’t done a measurement, but have been running this set up for over a year w/out issues.

 

[LOSTR4]

I have an Icon Stage II.5 (only added remote reservoirs up front) and I netted about 2.75" lift...I have the tires you're after but had some trimming on my front side that couldn't be massaged out without a body mount chop...which was easy for the record...now it's terrific and the right size for my needs. Zero complaints and zero issues. My modifications are in my sig for reference...

 

[Berty_K]

Does the spare 255 80r17 fit in the spare location?


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[Fern]

Does the spare 255 80r17 fit in the spare location?


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Apparently only if you have the V6 Hitch.