Nachtjager
New member
Sorry for a question I'm certain has been asked a thousand times, I'm a noob, so please forgive.
Just bought a '99 2WD that has the 15" alloys on it. I'm going to use it primarily for a daily driver but it will see some limited off-road duty, primarily just light mud and trail roads that aren't all that great - not gonna' try to go rock climbing or pass through swamps with it.
I really don't want to put a lift kit on the truck, but do want to put a brush guard on the nose, put on some lamps, and put a carry cage on the roof rack, so I need advise on the wheel/tire issue. I want something that can deliver good off-road gripping ability but still work as a road tire as well. Would prefer a meatier tread pattern, as we do have more soft ground and mud than normal down here in Louisiana.
From what I understand, the 31x10.5x15 is the biggest thing I can get on the stock rims without lifting the truck. Question is, would it be better to get a set of 16" five-spokes out of a salvage yard and if so, can I get the truck to stand a little taller with those without doing any suspension modifications? Is there a magic wheel/tire combo for the 16" wheel that can lift a stock suspension '99 4Runner higher off the ground as opposed to sticking with the 15" wheel and the aforementioned tires.
Looking to do other mods, K&N intake, brush guards, etc., so just wanting to make sure where it's best to spend the money. Thanks much and take care! :yo:
Just bought a '99 2WD that has the 15" alloys on it. I'm going to use it primarily for a daily driver but it will see some limited off-road duty, primarily just light mud and trail roads that aren't all that great - not gonna' try to go rock climbing or pass through swamps with it.
I really don't want to put a lift kit on the truck, but do want to put a brush guard on the nose, put on some lamps, and put a carry cage on the roof rack, so I need advise on the wheel/tire issue. I want something that can deliver good off-road gripping ability but still work as a road tire as well. Would prefer a meatier tread pattern, as we do have more soft ground and mud than normal down here in Louisiana.
From what I understand, the 31x10.5x15 is the biggest thing I can get on the stock rims without lifting the truck. Question is, would it be better to get a set of 16" five-spokes out of a salvage yard and if so, can I get the truck to stand a little taller with those without doing any suspension modifications? Is there a magic wheel/tire combo for the 16" wheel that can lift a stock suspension '99 4Runner higher off the ground as opposed to sticking with the 15" wheel and the aforementioned tires.
Looking to do other mods, K&N intake, brush guards, etc., so just wanting to make sure where it's best to spend the money. Thanks much and take care! :yo:
