Keep TRD Off Road shocks or switch to Bilstein 5100?

I have recently purchased a 2018 TRD Off Road 4x4 double cab.
I need to replace the worn out tires.
Option 1- Just replace the 275/65/18 with 275/70/18 (if I can with no rubbing)
Option 2- replace with Bilstein shocks with likely a 2 inch increase and get bigger tires, probably 285/70/18.

keeping the stock TRD wheels
This will be a daily driver. Don’t want to get killed on MPG at the same time.

Thanks!

 

My opinion- keep the stock shocks unless they need to be replaced and run 275/70s. That size fits with no issues. Now if you have plenty of $, then lift as you like- but there are better options out there than 5100s if you are going to be spending money. I do commend you on considering 5100s instead of a spacer lift. Lots of folks run and like them.

Do know this- moving to anything larger than the stock 275/65 means moving to E rated tires- you are going to take a MPG hit and E rated tires do not have as plush a ride as your standard load 275/65s. Generally the larger the tire the greater hit on MPG and drivability. I lost about 1.5-2 MPG moving to 275/70 AT tires.

I will be lifting my 2016 when the stock shocks/springs need to be replaced. I just cant see spending the $ to do it when the parts do not need replacing and my 275/70s are almost new.

So it really depends on your budget and how you use your truck. If you have the coin then choose what makes you happy, lift it and throw some big meaty tires under it.