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Tire Size Suggestions

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by OHP, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. Mar 19, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    OHP

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    Folks,

    Tomorrow my Bilstein 5100's are going on set to the middle setting with a half inch shim on the driver's side. I'm currently running the stock 275/65/18 Michelin AT which is a great tire but not very attractive. I'd like to install a slightly larger, more aggressive AT tire but don't want to totally ruin mpg's, ride, and power. At some point in the future I would like to upgrade to an 18x9 rim. 99% of the tire's life will be spent pounding pavement back and forth to the office, some very light off road occasionally, and towing a boat and travel trailer. I'm leaning toward Falken Wildpeaks in size 275/70/18 or 285/65/18. I'm partial to the taller 275/70 but don't know how that would eventually look on a 9" rim. Would it be too narrow?

    What would you Tundra experts suggest?
     
  2. Mar 19, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    r1-superstar

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    Here are Wildepeak 305/65-18s on a 18x9 rim.

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  4. Mar 19, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    275/70 looks better than 285/65 imo. I dont think a 285/65 looks much different than a stock tire. It is 10mm wider and 6.5 mm taller. Few people can even tell the difference from across the street.

    305/65 is a nice choice.
     
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  5. Mar 19, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    35's on 5100's

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    Those 305's look awesome, especially on the Ray 10's. However, they won't fit on my current stock rim without rubbing and I think I'd have to go higher than the middle settings on the 5100's. I also agree that the taller 275/70 would probably look better.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    I would consider 285/70 or 285/75. Diff brands make them
     
  8. Mar 19, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Tacotunes SQ1 package Bilstein 5100's @ 1.5" plus 2 shims Toyotec Shackles at 1" Firestone Ride Rite Airbags SCS SR8's 285/70r18 Nitto Ridge Grappler's Bed Cover Tow Mirrors Windows Tinted Window Visors Weathertech Floor Mats
    Here's 285/70r18's with +25 offset

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    How much lift on that setup?
     
  10. Mar 20, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    Tacotunes SQ1 package Bilstein 5100's @ 1.5" plus 2 shims Toyotec Shackles at 1" Firestone Ride Rite Airbags SCS SR8's 285/70r18 Nitto Ridge Grappler's Bed Cover Tow Mirrors Windows Tinted Window Visors Weathertech Floor Mats
    I have Bilstein 5100's in the middle setting with 2 shims on each side for a total of 2.5". On the rear, I have the Toyotec shackle set in the middle setting at 1".15531146361844625617575383970180.jpg
     
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  11. Mar 20, 2019 at 2:01 PM
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    My vote is this 285. Killer truck btw!!!
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Truck looks great man. I love those wheels. I'll eventually have those in the matte bronze color. Thanks for the pics.
     
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