What tires with lift?

[Rnuttall]

So I am looking to lift my 4Runner in July as a birthday present to myself. I am trying to see what I should do and why not go to the experts?

I have 265/65R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my 4Runner right now. I am looking to do the whole Bilstein list kit to get 2.5 inches of lift. Should I wait to lift it and get bigger tires or should I lift it 2.5 inches and keep the smaller tires for now? Here is the link to the lift I am doing.

Bilstein 0-2.5" Lift Kit With Rear Coils For 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner

What tires would work best with what I have? I heard 285/70R17 would fit. I already removed the mud flaps in the front, and in the rear I trimmed them so I have bumper supports but no flap hanging. I have the running boards removed as well.

Any help would be great!

 

[mjg514]

nice. stoked to see how it turns out. lots of good info in this thread:

4th Gen Maintenance Tutorials, Writeups, and Picture Threads

 

[Jakeepoo3]

Depending on the offset of your rims. Body mount chop may be required with 33's.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

I have a 3” suspension and a 1/2” body lift. JBA upper control arms. I’m running 285/70r17. -12 offset rims. Driver side body mount chop and pinch weld flattened.

Lift and Tire Central (pics)... Post 'em Up!
This thread has lots of good stuff too

 

[Loose Axles]

I’d highly recommend 33’s. I was sceptical at first, but they are awesome. I run about a 2.5” lift with a 0 offset wheel.

 

[ohshi]

I recommend installing the lift and getting those new tires on right after so you can get an alignment.

Won’t have to get an alignment twice or drive a car that needs an alignment.


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[mjg514]

I have a 3” suspension and a 1/2” body lift. JBA upper control arms. I’m running 285/70r17. -12 offset rims. Driver side body mount chop and pinch weld flattened.

Lift and Tire Central (pics)... Post 'em Up!
This thread has lots of good stuff too

thanks for posting that! that was the link i meant to use lol!

 

[aemravan]

Lift before wheels.

I went the 33's route just ahead of doing the initial Bilstein 5100 lift and I can tell you that your turning is highly limited until you trim the excess bumper, body mount, pinch weld, etc.

Once lifted, fitting 33's is a breeze.. just test fit and trim accordingly. If you plan to wheel offroad and use all of the suspension travel it will need a bit more of an aggressive trim, for a street rig it doesnt take much at all to fit.